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
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
These instances alone justify the staggering costs of flying talent halfway across the globe.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in contention to make the playoffs at the halfway point largely due to Thornton’s career year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
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Even in an era of saturation, when any note an artist sings can be watched halfway around the world seconds later, Myers’ shows stand out.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
These instances alone justify the staggering costs of flying talent halfway across the globe.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Pushed hard by Pallister in the first half of the race, Ledecky was at one point as much as three seconds ahead of world record pace, and 2.35 seconds ahead by the halfway mark.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in contention to make the playoffs at the halfway point largely due to Thornton’s career year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
Adverb
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Children are remarkably adept at detecting when adults are partially present, their attention split between conversation and the notification pings in their pockets.—
Jessica Ewing
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Samsung will claim these freebies and price drops are related to the back to school period, which is likely partially the answer.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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LaFleur challenged a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath that was initially ruled incomplete.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An incomplete pass set up 4th-and-goal from the 2.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Scientists warned the season is only half over, and autumn often sees major hurricane activity.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An international research team led by Australia's Murdoch University, recruited hundreds of Canadian adults, half with chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis or migraines, and half without.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The median annual salary for dispatchers is around $50,000, which may be decent on paper but falls short when weighed against the emotional and cognitive demands of the job.—
Jason Truppi,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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With median home prices around $232,500 and rents around $1,000, Amarillo offers budget-friendly options for those looking for an active lifestyle.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That success came partly because the Buckeyes had an experienced quarterback in Will Howard and two dynamic running backs in TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The reaction—mostly supportive, but partly critical—was immediate and strong, with one Instagram reel getting more than 14 million views.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The following table lists the deficient, virtuous, and excess descriptions of justice.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of the veterinary diets, 66% were found to have lower total protein by design and were also deficient in one or more essential amino acids.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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