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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

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averages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of average

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Recent Examples of averages
Noun
The law of averages would suggest the A’s have better injury luck. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Major cities are also seeing good deals with Atlanta round-trip averages coming out to $365 and $381 for Chicago, per Kayak. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the major averages, rising 2% for the week, while the S & P 500 jumped 1%. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 The state’s data reflects industry-wide averages, not individual experiences as the survey does. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 Kaleb Johnson has gotten the call eight times and averages four yards per carry. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The surveys, conducted by the group’s network organizations between 2023 and 2025, describe the workers surveyed rather than national averages. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 While significantly cooler air is not expected behind the front, temperatures should finally move closer to seasonal averages. — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Organizations can consistently improve customer retention by recognizing the differences hidden behind averages, identifying the signals traditional systems overlook and translating those insights into timely, targeted customer actions. — Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
  • That creates an inherent tension with norms around privacy and personal space.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The transformations that have decimated protest movements—undone by digitization, atomization, and the evanescence of online life—have also affected shame and its ability to mediate social norms without the intervention of the state.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • During the summer, archaeologists discovered the stone and wood wall, which measures 72 feet, at the site.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • By the time an organization measures the outcome, the human system has already processed the pressure and produced a response.
    — Dr Natalie Callis, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And as the trough of lower pressure equalizes with the rest of the atmosphere next week, temps will only warm slightly.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This could simplify operations for carriers that operate aircraft with both engine standards.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Senate has been addressing this week nominee confirmations and a bipartisan college sports bill to create standards on how athletes are paid, priorities that Republicans warn present poor optics to voters.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In high-end homes, space equals ease—and thoughtful storage translates directly into value, both for daily living and long-term resale.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Fewer students equals less state funding, with potential layoffs and school closures looming.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Alshon somehow evens things up against the dominant Lenard for 18-18, handing things to the #1 singles player Haworth.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Temperatures are expected to be closer to seasonal normals, reaching highs in the 80s through the weekend and into early next week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In travel, great service starts before the guest reaches the desk.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • What begins as a trivial disagreement reaches new proportions regarding how far a lack of dialogue can drive people.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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