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
Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To further reduce distortions arising from divergent reporting practices and regulations, output measures were evaluated relative to institutional inputs or to country averages.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
These annual averages are highly variable each year, said Melissa Widhalm, the associate director and regional climatologist with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
With little to go on, the major stock averages closed little changed.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Temperatures were expected to warm slightly Wednesday and Thursday but remain well below typical late-January averages.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
These are just averages, however, and qualified borrowers with good credit scores that are willing to make more than the conventional 20% down payment can potentially qualify for even better rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The low temperatures sweeping over Iowa for the last couple of weeks are unseasonably cold per seasonal averages, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
What averages don’t show is distribution of results.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To further reduce distortions arising from divergent reporting practices and regulations, output measures were evaluated relative to institutional inputs or to country averages.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
These annual averages are highly variable each year, said Melissa Widhalm, the associate director and regional climatologist with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
With little to go on, the major stock averages closed little changed.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Temperatures were expected to warm slightly Wednesday and Thursday but remain well below typical late-January averages.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
These are just averages, however, and qualified borrowers with good credit scores that are willing to make more than the conventional 20% down payment can potentially qualify for even better rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The low temperatures sweeping over Iowa for the last couple of weeks are unseasonably cold per seasonal averages, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
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
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Top American universities that serve as gateways to leadership could both broaden access and strengthen meritocratic norms in admissions by focusing more heavily on indicators of academic potential and reducing preferences that primarily track family income.—
Raj Chetty,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Unlike the interest rate norms of the past, however, rates here often remain higher for short-term CDs (which mature in under 12 months) versus long-term CDs (which have terms lasting multiple years).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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The state spent more than $20 billion without uniform standards to measure effectiveness.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Hong Kong, this positions MKS to contribute to the HKPMCC’s governance and system design, ensuring interoperability with global standards.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Adult-use legalization, whether enacted legislatively or approved by voters, may further weaken assumptions that a positive test automatically equals misconduct, especially for non-safety-sensitive roles.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The online retailer announced a restructuring this week that eliminated 16,000 jobs which, added to 14,000 job cuts in October, equals about a 10% reduction in headcount in its corporate and tech workforce of roughly 350,000.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unlike heavier foundations that can settle into fine lines or emphasize texture, this lightweight formula delivers sheer coverage that evens skin tone while doubling as daily sun protection, too.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, collagen, and sodium hyaluronate (a sister to hyaluronic acid), the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures will be close to climatological normals for mid-January, ranging from 58 degrees to 65 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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The Lancet can carry two or three kilograms of explosives and reaches speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph) when attacking.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our local news reaches and aggregated over a million people.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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