AVERAGES Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of average

as in measures

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as in equalizes

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Recent Examples of averages

Noun

The week ahead will have no shortage of challenges for the major averages. — Justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 26 July 2026 San Diego For San Diego, which has low yearly rainfall averages, the Colorado River is critical. — Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 26 July 2026 Idaho routinely ranks among the safest states in the nation, with violent and property crimes rates far below national averages. — Sarah Linn july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 The system also not-so-subtly reduces the SUV’s gas mileage averages to 25 miles per gallon in city driving, 33 mpg on the highway. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Clean electricity procurement is essential, but it should be evaluated by location and time, not just annual averages. — Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Eclipse timings and sightlines are from Xavier Jubier's Interactive Google Maps; cloud cover is from Time and Date, the figures reflect long-term climatological averages for mid-August, not weather forecasts. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026 These figures reflect population averages, not individual predictions. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 July 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

This unconventional throuple in the quiet suburbs of North London challenged societal norms, lasting 10 years.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 July 2026
In the pre-AI world, most roles and required skills were focused on compliance, processes, organizational norms and deep, single-function skill sets.

— Fred Voccola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of norms

Verb

The Radio Songs list measures the tracks that reach the largest audiences across monitored stations throughout the United States.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The sovereign wealth fund uses a rolling 20-year metric as its primary performance indicator, which measures average annual returns over the most recent two decades.

— Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins,Justina Lee,Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of measures

Noun

The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
In the absence of so many senior stars in the wake of the World Cup, Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez have stepped up, helping to set the standards for the youngsters who have been included on this pre-season tour to the United States.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of standards

Verb

The amount of fossil fuels consumed by the world population after 1990 now equals half that consumed during the entirety of human history up to that point.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Total income minus spending, savings and debt equals zero, so no money is left unaccounted for.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of equals

Verb

While beloved for their loose powders (which Bieber uses), Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer is equally as impressive for its lightweight, buildable coverage that evens and blurs skin without contributing to sweat and oil in warm weather.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin B5, the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Definition of evens

Verb

Then, after sunset, attention will turn to the night’s second act as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak beneath perfectly dark, moonless skies.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to the company, the system reaches a reduction rate of more than 50 percent, despite operating at significantly lower temperatures than traditional smelting technologies.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

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