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
Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Hill, however, begins to gain ground when considering his per-game averages.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
With these being averages, however, and owners having the ability to secure lower rates by shopping around for lenders, adding mortgage points, or pursuing an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), borrowers can potentially lock in rates closer to 5% right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Wall Street is coming off a muted session, with the major averages eking out small gains.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
According to RealClearPolitics polling averages this month, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is polling at roughly 15% and Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton at roughly 13% — placing them among the top overall vote-getters in the field.
—Jon Fleischman, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
These opposing patterns cancel each other out in whole brain averages, which explains why earlier studies missed them.
—Rachael Seidler, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The season averages still reflect the learning curve.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Annual precipitation along the Front Range averages around 15 inches, including both rain and snow.
—Mike Coffman, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Biden eventually settled on a plan that was announced in August 2021 that would have required automakers to achieve fleetwide averages of around 50 miles per gallon by 2031.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Hill, however, begins to gain ground when considering his per-game averages.
—Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
With these being averages, however, and owners having the ability to secure lower rates by shopping around for lenders, adding mortgage points, or pursuing an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), borrowers can potentially lock in rates closer to 5% right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Wall Street is coming off a muted session, with the major averages eking out small gains.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
According to RealClearPolitics polling averages this month, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is polling at roughly 15% and Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton at roughly 13% — placing them among the top overall vote-getters in the field.
—Jon Fleischman, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
These opposing patterns cancel each other out in whole brain averages, which explains why earlier studies missed them.
—Rachael Seidler, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The season averages still reflect the learning curve.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Annual precipitation along the Front Range averages around 15 inches, including both rain and snow.
—Mike Coffman, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 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
Noun
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The problem is that teachers’ empathy and impulse to make the world a better place are deliberately used by people who promote political agendas through teacher training, curricula and professional norms.—
Dana Stangel-Plowe,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Travelers use movement through space to explore personal identity and social norms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Epipedobates anthonyi, known as Anthony’s poison arrow frog, typically measures 22 mm long.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since early 2020, cumulative CPI inflation, which measures an array of goods and services including food and gas, has risen roughly 26%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 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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The Department of Homeland Security has said that the facilities meet federal detention standards and undergo regular audits and inspections.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The state’s current correctional system has a 40% vacancy rate which equals approximately 2800 vacant positions that has been vacant for the last six months.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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More gluten formation equals more chew.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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For continual production of round leaves even when the tree reaches maturity, plant Eucalyptus cinerea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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The antenna is mounted on a piece of broken concrete, and the signal reaches less than a mile.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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