as in partially
in some measure or degree
that was a halfway decent performance of a difficult piece
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
when halfway measures, such as posting signs, failed to keep people off the property, a fence was erected
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as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
by the time she had reached the halfway point, she was ready to quit the marathon
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Recent Examples of halfway
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Huskers are almost halfway to the March 28 spring game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
The Indiana legislative session has almost reached the halfway point with major bills advancing at quick pace this week and shifting from one chamber to the other for consideration.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Our planet sits along one of the galaxy’s spiral arms, about halfway from the center, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Huskers are almost halfway to the March 28 spring game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Always falling on February 2nd—the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox—people all over the world wait with bated breath to find out if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Jan. 2026
The Indiana legislative session has almost reached the halfway point with major bills advancing at quick pace this week and shifting from one chamber to the other for consideration.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
Adverb
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But this season, his production has completely fallen off — partially due to his own demise, partially because the lineup in front of him has been decimated by injuries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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That’s partially because deer tend to be less active in the spring, Langen says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These fires result in incomplete combustion, releasing a toxic slurry of carbon monoxide, soot, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides that can form acid rain, along with metallic compounds and oil droplets.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The county’s engineering department said in early January that the application was incomplete and required additional information.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Liu, who is half Chinese and grew up in a fully Chinese household, lit up when asked about her background.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Was their weird, half-beautiful and half-grating sound the result of genuine artistic inspiration and innovation, or incompetence?—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Global art markets saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline — but the recovery is partial and fragile.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the panel, candidates were in broad agreement about the need to reduce barriers and costs in order to build more housing in California, where the median single-family home costs more than $820,000.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lower median sale prices, down 5% for attached homes and 2% for detached homes compared to last year, also brought buyers back.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our hotel [the Royal Continental Hotel Naples] was partly designed by the modernist architect Gio Ponti—including the fabrics, the beds, the sinks, and the crazy rooftop pool.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the National Weather Service is forecasting that the rain will move on from the area in the early afternoon, leaving partly cloudy skies for the evening.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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The city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, or DOTI, was seen as most deficient among operators and brokers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say further studies are needed to determine whether the improvements in muscle power translate into fewer falls, and whether frailer or protein-deficient seniors might see greater benefits.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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