variants
or media
1
as in middles
a middle point between extremes
trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned
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2
as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change
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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city
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as in psychics
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son
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Recent Examples of mediums
China’s most powerful Communist leader in decades has built a reputation reinforced by state media during his 12-year rule as a serious and steady hand.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In terms of media rights, MLB is different from other major sports in its regional DNA.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to his role at Guggenheim, Walter runs a holding company, TWG Global, with Thomas Tull that invests in tech, media and sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Her story is surpassed in books, film and media only by that of the Titanic.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
There will be traditional NFL Super Bowl events, like media day and the NFL Honors awards show, but also new efforts tied to the game, like the Pro Bowl flag football event and a related celebrity game, which will be streamed on YouTube and held in Moscone Center.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
With over 110 million daily active users and a market cap of nearly $40 billion, Reddit is a giant in the social media world.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
In terms of media rights, MLB is different from other major sports in its regional DNA.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition to his role at Guggenheim, Walter runs a holding company, TWG Global, with Thomas Tull that invests in tech, media and sports.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Her story is surpassed in books, film and media only by that of the Titanic.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.
—NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
There will be traditional NFL Super Bowl events, like media day and the NFL Honors awards show, but also new efforts tied to the game, like the Pro Bowl flag football event and a related celebrity game, which will be streamed on YouTube and held in Moscone Center.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
With over 110 million daily active users and a market cap of nearly $40 billion, Reddit is a giant in the social media world.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The media mogul also shared a photo of her white birthday cake, decorated with raspberries and small red and white hearts, and tagged her All’s Fair co-stars, Watts, Paulson, Nash, Close and Taylor.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
Noun
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House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The site can be used to simulate flight environments that can be used for hypersonic weapon development, according to a university notice.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Viruses and bacteria tend not to thrive in warm environments.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The town, about 25 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to mediums, psychics and healers, many practicing out of their homes.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Think past life regression meditations, tarot and oracle card readings, and even sessions with psychics.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Members of the new Agentic Futures Initiative believe lawmakers and officials need to better understand the technology to ensure new products remain interoperable across platforms, private — and secure.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among opportunity for growth are four platforms that make up the backbone supporting the bank’s eight business segments, said Jeff Busconi, head of corporate strategy for Bank of America.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The problem is that the objective optimized by the algorithm is good for the people who control the means of prediction…but not good for the rest of society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition to WeRide and Pony AI, Baidu is also expanding its robotaxi offerings through its Apollo Go vehicles.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The festival takes place across multiple London venues from November 4 to 8, concurrent with the Paris edition.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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Easy to conceptualize and difficult to pull off, the company’s mission has been to consolidate the frustratingly fragmented world of live event ticketing into one seamless ecosystem that benefits artists, venues, and fans alike.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The organization is working to transform cultural norms and narratives surrounding aging, disability and care, as well as make change through federal and state-level policies and build power among the people who have been touched by care.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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This report was prepared for a review committee and shared with them by another scientist-pal, a breach of professional norms that later drew criticism.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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