averaging

verb

present participle of average
1
as in measuring

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Relevance
2
as in equalizing

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for averaging
  1. measuring
  2. equalizing
  3. reaching
  4. organizing
  5. aggregating
  6. normalizing
  7. totaling
  8. equaling
Verb
  • Their vertebrae are much longer than ours, measuring about 10 inches each.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • The labor that goes into Thames’s work—roughly 400 hours for a curtain measuring six feet by four feet—is part of the point.
    — Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of measuring
Verb
  • The irrepressible Albiceleste overcame a 1-0 deficit against England in Wednesday’s semifinal, equalizing in the 85th minute and knocking in a go-ahead goal in extra time to send Argentina to its second consecutive World Cup final.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Both teams went back-and-forth, up-and-down the pitch, resulting in nothing until Switzerland broke through in the 67th minute on a Dan Ndoye equalizing goal.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of equalizing
Verb
  • Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Management has discussed the possibility of reaching 15,000 restaurants globally.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of reaching
Verb
  • Jean started organizing her daily routines around their conversations, and dreaming of their future together — a big house, a blended family, a new beginning.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Here, the focus naturally turns toward organizing your thoughts, tackling errands and paying attention to the routines that shape your life.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • By aggregating these technologies in one ecosystem, the IPX is intended to help accelerate the deployment of practical battery safety solutions across the broader lithium-ion battery industry.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
  • However, the trade, involving aggregating Julius Randle and Naz Reid, hard-caps the Wolves at the second apron, severely limiting roster flexibility and frontcourt depth.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of aggregating
Verb
  • There’s high-density user engagement with retailers such as Poshmark and Etsy boasting tens of millions of active users, thereby officially normalizing secondary apparel consumption into mainstream digital retail.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • The market has already been moving in that direction, with inventory levels gradually normalizing.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of normalizing
Verb
  • The support included major funding commitments totaling billions of dollars for 2026 and 2027, and official acknowledgment of Ukraine’s transition from aid beneficiary to transatlantic security contributor.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Walnut Ridge The lawsuit centers on two properties that Mundelein had annexed, totaling nearly 250 acres, and that were rezoned for residential use.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of totaling
Verb
  • This will be the third World Cup final that Messi has played in — equalling Cafu’s record for the most appearances in the sport’s biggest game.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Novak Đoković wins 4th straight and record equaling 7th Wimbledon singles title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win over Nick Kyrgios of Australia; Đoković now has 21 Grand Slam titles.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of equaling
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