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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant
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as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediate
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In categories such as real estate (66%) and intermediate core bonds (79%), active strategies dramatically outperformed.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Some astrophysicists theorize that intermediates are leftovers from the first black holes formed in the early Universe, as well as the seeds of supermassive ones.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
These intermediates shuttle between the electrodes, causing unnecessary chemical reactions that degrade the battery’s performance and lifespan over time.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
India depends on China not just for finished goods like electronics, but for the essential intermediate products and raw materials that fuel its own industries.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
In categories such as real estate (66%) and intermediate core bonds (79%), active strategies dramatically outperformed.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
That rain saw both Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri slide off the circuit, but Norris was able to regain control of his car and immediately duck into the pits to swap his slicks for intermediates.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Some astrophysicists theorize that intermediates are leftovers from the first black holes formed in the early Universe, as well as the seeds of supermassive ones.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Their encounter would eventually lead to a conversation intermediated by a translator, an ad hoc animation critique, and, some years later, a job on Miyazaki’s 1997 classic Princess Mononoke, which has been remastered and re-released in Imax for the first time this week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
These intermediates shuttle between the electrodes, causing unnecessary chemical reactions that degrade the battery’s performance and lifespan over time.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Cuban government requires all private enterprises to use state importing agencies as intermediaries.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In an email, Ratliff said Soliman will remain detained until his trail starts, unless the Board of Immigration Appeals or a federal court intervenes in his case.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The altercation concludes when a girl intervenes, pleading for the young men to stop.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Platte County, the second wealthiest county in Missouri, boasts many nice homes — the median home value being over $369,000.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Liberal and performing arts majors, for example, should think twice about borrowing hundreds of thousands in student loans if their median salary within five years of graduation is approximately $38,000.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the most recent stormy security cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, Zamir once again urged the ministers to consider the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators that has been accepted by Hamas, the officials told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have agreed to work with a mediator to try to jump start the negotiations.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In that match, Becky Lynch interfered to help her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat Lee's husband, CM Punk, to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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An August 20 Federal Police report accused him and his son Eduardo of trying to interfere in the coup trial itself, including by seeking US sanctions against Brazilian officials and coordinating pressure campaigns through close allies.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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