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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
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Reopened March 28 after a third inspection found three intermediate and seven basic violations.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Adjective
According to the resort, Kirkwood Ski Patrol also responded to the medical incident, which happened on an intermediate trail for snowboarders with more experience.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Reopened March 28 after a third inspection found three intermediate and seven basic violations.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Experts can ski steep and challenging terrain while intermediates can take wide turns down glades and bowls.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
One beginner, one intermediate, one advanced — so no one is left out.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Most of his throws have been short to intermediate, and he’s been inconsistent.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Thresholds For Degree Programs Established Another provision establishes the minimum average number of graduates that degree programs at state colleges and universities must produce over a three-year period.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Find the halfway point between the two, and head in the direction of Polaris.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Season four of Hacks is well underway, with the halfway mark on the horizon next week.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And by having a direct relationships instead of dealing with intermediaries, Capital One can create more value for merchants, small businesses, and consumers.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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The administration is now engaged in talks with its Iranian counterparts — at times, indirectly via intermediaries and, at others, directly, with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff taking the lead in lengthy discussions with the Islamic Republic’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The scuffle continues even as security guards intervene.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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One teen pulled out a gun and when the father of one of the teens intervened, someone wearing a ski mask stabbed him in the back.—
Savanah Jackson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The median sales price in the area is now $476,667, according to Zillow.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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In Lisbon, median real estate sales prices soared 62% from 2018 to 2024.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Senior middle hitter Will Ashum added seven kills with two solo blocks and a block assist for the Eagles (17-2), while Aaron Dennie chipped in with five kills during the second game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The student played a leading role in last year’s campus protests about the rising death toll in Gaza in Israel’s war against Hamas and the university’s investment ties to Israel, acting as a mediator between Columbia administrators and student protesters.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Hermosillo works out of the agency’s Los Angeles office in Glendale, staffed by five mediators and a supervisor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, the reason politicians may want to interfere in monetary policy is that low interest rates remain a potent, quick method to boost an economy.—
Ana Carolina Garriga,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reigns returned in March to interfere in a cage match between Rollins and Punk.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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