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

The law of averages, the reality of the Republicans’ massive advantage in voter registration in Florida, and the plain fact of the Democrats’ losing streak in statewide elections all suggest that a 1982-style two-fer is impossible. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

The rates Denver has been paying the private law firm are substantially higher than averages reported by Clio, a legal technology company that tracks billing data from tens of thousands of legal professionals. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The major stock averages were down Thursday, and headed for a losing week, but declines have been modest and strong corporate earnings have left many investors confident in future returns. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

In some professions, though, prospective employers see grade point averages as only one metric among many that can prepare a candidate for the workforce, according to Brian Myerholtz, the global head of talent acquisition at consultancy BCG. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Some bigger technology bets Dausch has placed include digital kiosks, which have been rolled out to around two-thirds of restaurant locations globally and consistently produce higher check averages than in-person orders. — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Their batting also struggles to go deep, underscored by the massive gulf in their averages before and after 50 overs of a Test first innings. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Gas mileage averages 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg on the highway. — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

The International Cat Association (TICA) said the weight of a mature male averages between 13 to 18 pounds, while a female can range between 9 and 13 pounds. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 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