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
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
All three major averages closed lower yesterday.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Sunday, June 28, appears to be the coldest day as afternoon readings will be around 20 degrees below seasonal averages.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Preparing For Impact, Not Averages Seasonal averages are useful, but people do not experience weather as an average.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
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.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
But the same recovery has not emerged for 13-year-olds, whose average scores in math and reading remain below pre-pandemic averages.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
His regular-season 17-game averages are nothing to overlook.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
All three major averages closed lower yesterday.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Sunday, June 28, appears to be the coldest day as afternoon readings will be around 20 degrees below seasonal averages.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Preparing For Impact, Not Averages Seasonal averages are useful, but people do not experience weather as an average.
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Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
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.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
But the same recovery has not emerged for 13-year-olds, whose average scores in math and reading remain below pre-pandemic averages.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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
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European defense stockpiles are still well below historic norms, following decades of underinvestment and, more recently, substantial equipment transfers to Ukraine.
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The idea is that the ratio will eventually move back toward historical norms, allowing investors to accumulate more ounces over time.
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The submarine measures approximately 265 feet (81 meters) in length, displaces around 3,000 tons when submerged, and can accommodate a crew of about 32 personnel, with additional capacity for special operations teams.
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Batcho has spent the past three decades researching the emotion and even developed a Nostalgia Inventory, which measures individuals’ propensity toward it.
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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When Excellence Becomes Exhaustion One of the greatest misconceptions about high performance is the belief that achievement automatically equals wellness.
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Seven multiplied by 400 equals $2,800.
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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.
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Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.
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Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.
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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.
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In the Mandara Spa & Salon on new vessels like Norwegian Luna and Norwegian Aqua, those include an infrared sauna that uses lamps to warm the body, a Floatation Salt Pool, and a charcoal sauna that reaches between 86 and 122 degrees – a facility the line bills as the first of its kind at sea.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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