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
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
So that’s one of the larger per screen averages of the year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
FanDuel’s core sportsbook app averages 4 million monthly users across 25 states where sports betting has been legalized, according to Genetski.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in the South, Nashville led major cities with a more than 6% increase from 2024 averages.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Temperatures are expected to return closer to seasonal averages, climbing to only 56 degrees on Saturday and 65 degrees on Sunday.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The union says building owners are trying to squeeze 34,000 workers who already are struggling to afford the pricey metro area on salaries that average about $62,000 a year for doorpersons; averages vary for other jobs.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
During busy weekend hours, the wait averages an hour to 90 minutes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, public-sector workers have staged protests in Caracas demanding higher wages, with many earning about $160 a month, well below private-sector averages.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 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
Again, these are also averages, so borrowers are encouraged to thoroughly shop around to see what else is available.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
So that’s one of the larger per screen averages of the year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
FanDuel’s core sportsbook app averages 4 million monthly users across 25 states where sports betting has been legalized, according to Genetski.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in the South, Nashville led major cities with a more than 6% increase from 2024 averages.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Temperatures are expected to return closer to seasonal averages, climbing to only 56 degrees on Saturday and 65 degrees on Sunday.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The union says building owners are trying to squeeze 34,000 workers who already are struggling to afford the pricey metro area on salaries that average about $62,000 a year for doorpersons; averages vary for other jobs.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
During busy weekend hours, the wait averages an hour to 90 minutes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, public-sector workers have staged protests in Caracas demanding higher wages, with many earning about $160 a month, well below private-sector averages.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 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
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Yet her grandmother defied those rigid gender norms, passing on to her the ancestral practice of the backstrap loom — an ancient, portable device operated using a strap secured around the weaver’s waist.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Loungewear influences workwear and the traditional norms that once distinguished men’s and women’s fashion are nearly unknown to the youngest generations of consumers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the whale, which measures 12 to 15 meters (39 to 49 feet) long, never found its way back to the North Sea and was stranded again while becoming weaker and sicker.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The ride measures 2,604 feet in length, with a maximum height of 59 feet and top speeds of about 45 mph.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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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
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Shampoo Bars last at least 80 washes, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo, while the Conditioner Bars last at least 120 washes -- one solid shampoo and conditioner set equals eight liquid bottles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Under the agreement, the bigger payout, which Covert says equals roughly a quarter of his income as an electrical contractor, won’t start until the project is completed and online — and Covert isn’t sure when that will happen amid the shifting federal landscape.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 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
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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