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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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Recent Examples of averages
Noun
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 Prior to the Willow project coming online, the analyst expects free cash flow to grow by about $2 billion in 2027 and 2028, assuming Brent crude averages around $60 per barrel. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 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 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 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
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
  • Western analysts have raised concerns that Beijing’s expanding role setting global norms around AI will enable it to export the norms of its own highly restrictive media and internet environment.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Your senior hires need a circle that includes a sponsor from senior leadership, a peer who can help explain unwritten norms, an operational navigator to remove administrative obstacles.
    Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Cargo space measures 56 cubic feet behind the second row and expands to a healthy 112 cubic feet (3,171 L) with the seats folded and slid forward.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • The deck measures time and money, so time and money fill the entire frame.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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
Noun
  • Its economy is struggling, public services are strained and improvements in living standards have slowed to a crawl in recent decades.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Lax safety standards and problems with overcrowding frequently result in accidents.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • That equals a viewership more than 23 times the average pay-per-view event over the past two years, per the streaming service.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The number in parentheses after each player’s name indicates the round in which he was taken — CBA equals Competitive Balance Round A, which comes after the first round, and CBB equals Competitive Balance Round B, which comes after the second round.
    Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
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
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
Verb
  • By the time Phaedra’s birthday dinner rolls around, the sound of Porsha sharpening her knives reaches its height.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • If the baby continues crying even after the bassinet reaches its highest soothing setting, parents receive an alert through the mobile app.
    Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

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