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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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averages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of average
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as in measures

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as in equalizes

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Recent Examples of averages
Noun
As a result, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) have now traded to within a few percentage points of their 50-day moving averages. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026 The averages will be used to establish a minimum offering price, according to Post-Tribune archives. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 The Fourth of July weekend will be mostly clear with temperatures close to seasonal averages across San Diego County. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026 However, the statistical aspects of the atmosphere such as averages, maxima, minimum, frequency, ranges, and so forth are climate. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Heat illness risk shown below is based on analysis of 20-year historical averages, published before the start of the World Cup. — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 1 July 2026 His regular-season 17-game averages are nothing to overlook. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Sunday, June 28, appears to be the coldest day as afternoon readings will be around 20 degrees below seasonal averages. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 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
  1. norms
  2. measures
  3. equalizes
  4. standards
  5. equals
  6. evens
  7. normals
  8. reaches
Noun
  • The unusual tour reflects mounting concern over political attacks on courts, rising threats against judges and a breakdown of democratic norms that some say poses an existential threat.
    — Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Historically, Western norms during the 19th and 20th centuries held that to not eat meat is odd at best, and suspicious at worst.
    — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of norms
Verb
  • Calcium score testing measures the amount of calcific plaque in the arteries around the heart, also called the coronary arteries.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Most leaders cannot see this happening, because their reporting still measures the old game.
    — Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of measures
Verb
  • The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
Definition of equalizes
Noun
  • But male-beauty standards have risen markedly during the past decade or so.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of standards
Verb
  • And the 2 million square feet in the complex equals seven Empire State buildings in New York City, said Chuck Kilroy of Delaware North, the casino project consultant.
    — Joe Marusak July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Sword fighting plus cape plus Francophilia plus hometown pride equals yes, please.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 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
Noun
  • Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.
    — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of normals
Verb
  • Whenever someone reaches the top of the 25-meter (82-feet) cliff — often for the first time — spectators, instructors and climbers break into applause.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Assuming the FieldSpork reaches production, a pledge of US$109 will get you one.
    — Ben Coxworth July 04, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Definition of reaches

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