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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
Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The Tigers’ next drive featured several short to intermediate passes from quarterback Mykah Lankford that moved them down the field.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Alongside Hill and Allgaier, keep your eye on Aric Almirola in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Sam Mayer, who's eighth in the standings and always a threat on intermediates.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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Adjective
Las Vegas forced the Kansas City to win in the intermediate game and Mahomes and Reid answered the call, with three of the Chiefs’ four touchdown drives spanning 10 plays or more.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The Tigers’ next drive featured several short to intermediate passes from quarterback Mykah Lankford that moved them down the field.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Hamilton was on the right strategy — intermediates, intermediates, softs — but he was jumped by earlier stoppers Hülkenberg and Stroll; Pierre Gasly, who came in on the same lap and Ocon who didn’t pit.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Alongside Hill and Allgaier, keep your eye on Aric Almirola in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Sam Mayer, who's eighth in the standings and always a threat on intermediates.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Verb
Rare is the business that grows by intermediating what is rendered worthless by the intermediation.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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Seizeen Store Inflatable Hot Tub with Massage Jets This isn’t your average inflatable tub.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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In terms of precipitation, the seasonal temperature outlook predicts a 33%-40% likelihood of an above average amount of precipitation for the entire state during the winter months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Based on author Julia Quinn’s romance series of the same name, the fourth season marks the halfway point of the series overall as each season focuses on the eight Bridgerton siblings’ pursuit of love.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The journey begins with mild goosebumps but will take a grisly turn at the halfway point, warns Liu.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Target used an intermediary to purchase garments from KOA Modas, a spokesperson told CNN.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has also conveyed messages from Israel to Iran aimed at easing tensions, highlighting Moscow’s role as a key intermediary in regional diplomatic dynamics.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Extreme weather is battering installations from Guam to North Carolina and fueling instability in regions overseas where American forces may be called to intervene.—
Ames Alexander,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Urbana always had a conservative bent, but its politics have become a defining feature in the intervening years.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With a median home price of $645,000, according to Zillow, a mix of condo high-rises and historic brownstones make up the walkable neighborhood, which features numerous parks and a Hudson River waterfront pathway offering skyline views of lower Manhattan.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Also eligible will be people earning less than 60% of the state’s median income — or less than $3,170 per month for a one-person household and $6,096 per month for a four-person household.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Packers are a middle-of-the-pack passing defense (15th), but their run defense is elite (1st in the NFL), and the Panthers are going to need to throw the ball effectively on the road.—
Mike Kaye
October 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Two enemy soldiers are tasked with the farcical mission of guarding a middle-of-nowhere border in the remote desert.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film presents a fresh perspective on the history of American and Japanese relations, exploring how sports serve as a cultural mediator, and examining the bond that baseball forged between the two countries.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bell designated himself the mediator earlier this month.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here the president is running roughshod over state and local governments that are not interfering in the federal government’s work.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Shmi, who died for nothing, the cowardly Jedi refusing to free her, refusing to interfere.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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