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

After healthier payroll increases in May and June were revised downward to 63,000 and 20,000 respectively, payroll growth for the past 3 months averages just 20,000 and for the past 2 months has been completely flat. — Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

All three major averages are on track to log a positive week, even with yesterday’s pullback. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 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

The Philadelphia Water Department’s 2025 annual averages were 51 ppb total trihalomethanes and 41 ppb haloacetic acids – both well under federal limits of 80 and 60 ppb, respectively. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 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