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
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as in measures
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as in equalizes
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Recent Examples of averages
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Those costs are averages across two dozen types of fuels the military uses, including gasoline and jet fuel.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
McKinney says a room at this new downtown Atlanta hotel averages around $250 a night.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Granted, the Western Conference Finals went seven games, while the Knicks swept Cleveland, which certainly affected the overall averages.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Both numbers are below the tour averages.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Escape Game says its development process for new concepts averages around 10 months, with some original games taking closer to a full year from concept to launch.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This year, his numbers dropped to averages of 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists on one of the worst 3-point shooting seasons of his career under Mike Brown.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
Heck, just based on the law of averages, the Rays are due to hit a rough patch.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street with the major averages notching fresh record closes overnight.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Those costs are averages across two dozen types of fuels the military uses, including gasoline and jet fuel.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 3 June 2026
McKinney says a room at this new downtown Atlanta hotel averages around $250 a night.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Granted, the Western Conference Finals went seven games, while the Knicks swept Cleveland, which certainly affected the overall averages.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Both numbers are below the tour averages.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Escape Game says its development process for new concepts averages around 10 months, with some original games taking closer to a full year from concept to launch.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This year, his numbers dropped to averages of 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists on one of the worst 3-point shooting seasons of his career under Mike Brown.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
Heck, just based on the law of averages, the Rays are due to hit a rough patch.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Verb
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
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
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Fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Within weeks of being sworn in to helm the FHFA, which oversees the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Pulte shattered norms by quickly jettisoning executives and policies.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This method measures how light reflects off the uranium surface compared to a reference beam, creating a small topographic map.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Much of Disney’s in-house tech has been integral as advertisers look for specifics to target viewers and measures outcomes.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This equals about 2,500 to 4,500 calories per day.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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For conversion, 1 mg equals 1,000 mcg.—
Beth Thomas,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The victory evens the best-of-seven first-round playoff series as it shifts to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.—
Jason Hills,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This year's May 31 full moon also happens to fall just 19 hours before the moon reaches apogee — the farthest point from Earth in its slightly elliptical orbit.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
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Swift does manage one very impressive feat this time around, as one of her most beloved – and perhaps most controversial – studio efforts reaches a landmark figure she's only seen once before.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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