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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as in measures
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as in equalizes
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Recent Examples of averages
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Higher Education Research Institute, in 2024, 84% of students in its survey of freshmen at four-year bachelor’s degree-granting universities had A averages in high school.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Valuing a company is a subjective endeavor, but undervalued stocks typically have price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios below their own five-year averages and below those of their competitors.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Average temperatures early in the month are 62 degrees for highs and 41 degrees for lows, the coldest averages of the year.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
His percentages of on-target and bad throws, as rated by Football Reference, are better than his career averages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
When averages fail badly The researchers describe the challenge using a simple analogy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
The decision to close was a difficult one, Meehan told The Times earlier this year, informed by difficulties in permitting its planned rooftop seating, lowered check averages and slow foot traffic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
As on-device processing improved, algorithms started comparing your current data to your own baseline, which may shift insights from generic averages to patterns that actually match your habits over weeks and months.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
With the chances of a Fed rate cut at the central bank's next meeting currently low, however, these averages aren't likely to change much further (barring major developments).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the Higher Education Research Institute, in 2024, 84% of students in its survey of freshmen at four-year bachelor’s degree-granting universities had A averages in high school.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Valuing a company is a subjective endeavor, but undervalued stocks typically have price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios below their own five-year averages and below those of their competitors.
—The Motley Fool, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Average temperatures early in the month are 62 degrees for highs and 41 degrees for lows, the coldest averages of the year.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
His percentages of on-target and bad throws, as rated by Football Reference, are better than his career averages.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
When averages fail badly The researchers describe the challenge using a simple analogy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
The decision to close was a difficult one, Meehan told The Times earlier this year, informed by difficulties in permitting its planned rooftop seating, lowered check averages and slow foot traffic.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
As on-device processing improved, algorithms started comparing your current data to your own baseline, which may shift insights from generic averages to patterns that actually match your habits over weeks and months.
—William Jones, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
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Democracies can invest in the tools and norms that preserve open access to space, or the rules will be written by those who do not answer to the public.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Saints linebacker Demario Davis said that, inside locker rooms, attitudes have largely returned to pre-COVID norms.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The property’s lot measures 4,640 square feet in area.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The radio chart measures the number of plays each song received in a particular week.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In my family, food equals love, and there’s a lot of it go ’round during the winter season.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Quicker drying equals less mildew and bacterial growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Now, Daniel Jones is not Patrick Mahomes, so that evens the playing field a little bit.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The surge of metal into the US pushed the London market into a full blown squeeze in October, and borrowing costs there still remain well above their normals levels of close to zero.—
Jack Ryan,
Bloomberg,
29 Dec. 2025
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By next Wednesday through Friday, temperatures will be closer to seasonal normals, ranging from 48 degrees to 53 degrees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Authentic’s portfolio spans more than 50 brands, reaches nearly one billion social media followers, and generates $32 billion in annual retail sales worldwide.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Peak performance reaches 50 petaflops.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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