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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
  • Robby stayed home, measuring the time between clusters of seizures in video games and cartoons.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The tilcayo is slightly smaller than a domestic cat, measuring around 18 inches, with rounded ears.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of measuring
Verb
  • The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of equalizing
Verb
  • Enough oil was reaching the global market to keep prices safely below the $100 a barrel level.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Michael Busch hit a tiebreaking home run off Nick Lodolo (3-6) in the sixth inning for a 3-2 lead, reaching 20 homers for the third time in four seasons.
    — Gary Schatz, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of reaching
Verb
  • Their brand names have some modest residual value but their original purpose—organizing content into a schedule—is entirely anachronistic today.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Stop organizing your attention by the calendar; start letting the client’s life trigger it.
    — Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • But, the report sheds light on how increasingly capable AI models can expedite the once-tedious task of aggregating and analyzing large volumes of publicly available data.
    — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Yuan recently set out to tackle this problem by aggregating more than 3,000 hours of tactile robotic data from publicly available datasets, covering 21 sensor types and a variety of robot embodiments.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggregating
Verb
  • Impressively, the growth occurred during a period when revenue appeared flat due to normalizing post-pandemic energy pass-through adjustments.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Psyllium is safe and effective for improving IBS symptoms by normalizing stool and reducing gas.
    — Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of normalizing
Verb
  • There was no guarantee Williams would even get a card(s) totaling that $515 spot purchase.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly half of survey respondents reported premium hikes totaling 50% or more over the past five years.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of totaling
Verb
  • With a ticking fee equaling more than $635 million a quarter for Paramount, and at least two quarters before the trial, serious money is on the table — even for an Ellison.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Bears had four runs of 25-plus yards, equaling their total from all of last season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of equaling
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“Averaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averaging. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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