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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Winter snowfall here averages over 65 feet; the pass had opened literally days before our arrival.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The report went on to say that November storms are relatively infrequent, with one named storm forming every other year, according to historical averages.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Dowdle ripped through those averages by himself, while Hubbard chipped in 17 rushing yards on five carries.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
At the end of September, 24 states had fuel cost averages below $3 per gallon.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
However, averages show his approval rating declined in the first 100 days and stayed stable but low compared to other presidents.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly small, the Northern Spider tortoise averages about 4 inches in length, per the Saint Louis Zoo.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Uncertainty over the timing, pace, funding and size of such policies is likely to keep economists and investors concerned over the government’s ability to rebalance an economy in which household consumption lags global averages by about 20 percentage points of GDP.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Stocks fell Tuesday , as a pullback in artificial intelligence names weighed on the major averages.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Winter snowfall here averages over 65 feet; the pass had opened literally days before our arrival.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
The report went on to say that November storms are relatively infrequent, with one named storm forming every other year, according to historical averages.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
Dowdle ripped through those averages by himself, while Hubbard chipped in 17 rushing yards on five carries.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
At the end of September, 24 states had fuel cost averages below $3 per gallon.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
However, averages show his approval rating declined in the first 100 days and stayed stable but low compared to other presidents.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Similarly small, the Northern Spider tortoise averages about 4 inches in length, per the Saint Louis Zoo.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Uncertainty over the timing, pace, funding and size of such policies is likely to keep economists and investors concerned over the government’s ability to rebalance an economy in which household consumption lags global averages by about 20 percentage points of GDP.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 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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Sleepy Hollow’s rigid norms and rules are all ultimately just Sharon’s very strong preferences.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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At Goddard, Segrid Harris was appointed ETD director in January and began enforcing rigid expectations that many staff saw as a cultural break from NASA norms.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To detect them, Morton's team used spectroscopy, a technique that measures how hot gas moves toward or away from Earth.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The center-right foundation compiles the index, which measures the tax climate for businesses and consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The smartphone camera equalizes this.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To convert the distance in centimeters to degrees of ankle dorsiflexion, use the guideline that 1 centimeter equals about 2 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Twenty-six patients experienced measurable improvement in vision, which equals about 80% of the group.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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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Otherwise, things should be mainly dry with temperatures close to seasonal normals.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, the amount of water that ultimately reaches Bangladesh is significantly reduced because dam activities by China and India have limited the flow.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Musk said satellites can be used to control the amount of sunlight that reaches the planet.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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