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

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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

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

More destructive than other disasters The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines heat waves as periods of unusually hot weather, typically lasting two or more days, during which temperatures exceed local historical averages. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Wall Street's major averages are all up by more than 10% year-to-date, while Europe's Stoxx 600 has jumped more than 11% and South Korea's tech-heavy Kospi has surged more than 50%, despite multiple bouts of severe turbulence. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

This year, the maximum for in-network services is $9,250 and, for in- and out-of-network combined, $13,900, with the averages being $5,421 and $9,825, respectively. — Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

However, premiums across much of South Florida remain materially higher than national averages, particularly for properties requiring windstorm and flood coverage. — Malana Vantyker, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

In July, the total confirmed hate crimes and those aimed at Jews both fell below 2026 monthly averages. — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 6 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