Synonyms of averages

averages 1 of 2

noun

plural of average

as in norms

what is typical of a group, class, or series

my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater

Synonyms & Similar Words

• norms
• standards
• normals
• medians
• means
• pars
• runs
• usuals
• ordinaries
• rules
• commonplaces
• golden means
• status quos
• middles
• representatives
• exemplars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exceptions
• deviations
• anomalies
• abnormalities
• rarities

averages

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of average

1

as in measures

Related Words

• measures
• equals
• reaches
• aggregates
• numbers
• totals
• amounts (to)
• comes (to)
• counts (up to)
• sums (to or into)
• comprises
• adds up (to)
• constitutes
• makes up
• composes

2

as in equalizes

Related Words

• equalizes
• evens
• organizes
• systematizes
• squares
• normalizes
• orders
• standardizes
• systemizes
• codifies
• methodizes
• homogenizes
• regularizes
• rules
• marshals
• formalizes
• coordinates
• regulates
• governs
• certifies
• reconciles
• synthesizes
• controls
• accredits
• integrates
• harmonizes
• conforms
• conciliates

Dissimilar Words

• tailors
• individualizes
• customizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of averages

Noun

Higher oil prices and a broadening sell-off that hit many market sectors dragged the three major averages to losses on Friday. — Ananya Chetia,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026

Qualifying schools have demonstrated that student performance is improving faster than statewide averages and reflect the state’s commitment to educational equity and opportunity, the state board of education said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Today, fanfic has moved online; one of the leading fanfic platforms, Archive of Our Own (AO3), hosts over 18 million works across more than 81,250 fandoms and averages over 125 million page views a day. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

FiftyPlusOne included the group’s data in its polling averages, but found evidence of fabrications. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

Unlike an incident this summer involving a fake polling firm called Median Strategies, Wedgewood’s polls were included in polling averages by poll-tracking websites. — Scott Nover, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

The 27-7-7 mystery James' career averages are 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

So, slight improvement in reading, none in math, and still way below the state averages. — Daniel H. Robinson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Application averages can hide radically different economic profiles. — Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Retirement income averages $531,000 and expenses average $772,000. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026