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
Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will head the country’s delegation to engage in talks with the US in Switzerland, Iranian media outlet Saberin News reported Saturday.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The experience has garnered over 3 billion media impressions and sparked strong demand, with 37,000 travelers having used the platform to-date.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
According to Chinese media, the vessel has embarked on a 90-day scientific expedition to study fishery resources in the high seas of the northwestern Pacific.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Stephanie Breijo has the roundup — and also a huge congratulations to Stephanie, who won the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award at the foundation’s media awards last weekend.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
One month later, software developer Colin Sanders solved the puzzle, bringing to an end the wildly successful marketing saga, and a month of continuous engagement and media coverage.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
State media said that the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
There were 150 media members on hand, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Some military spouses have been released from ICE custody after their cases garnered media attention and intervention from members of Congress, like the case of Deisy Rivera-Ortega, the wife of an active-duty Army soldier.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
The experience has garnered over 3 billion media impressions and sparked strong demand, with 37,000 travelers having used the platform to-date.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
According to Chinese media, the vessel has embarked on a 90-day scientific expedition to study fishery resources in the high seas of the northwestern Pacific.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Stephanie Breijo has the roundup — and also a huge congratulations to Stephanie, who won the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award at the foundation’s media awards last weekend.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
One month later, software developer Colin Sanders solved the puzzle, bringing to an end the wildly successful marketing saga, and a month of continuous engagement and media coverage.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
State media said that the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
There were 150 media members on hand, too.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Some military spouses have been released from ICE custody after their cases garnered media attention and intervention from members of Congress, like the case of Deisy Rivera-Ortega, the wife of an active-duty Army soldier.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
Noun
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Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many people died due to delays in emergency response as the area lacks basic infrastructure and ambulance services, forcing passengers to be transported in public vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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As Bailey was standing in between the two vehicles for the jump-start, a gray Honda Pilot hit the Ford Escape and the impact led to Bailey suffering severe upper body and head trauma, according to police.—
Matt Cavallo,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But in environments that are too hot for water or ammonia clouds and too cool for silicate clouds, salt clouds can form instead.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Terazawa is working on her second novel, Curse Him, a surreal and tense autofiction accounting for three summer months of being scammed by psychics in a small Appalachian town.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For generations, people have turned to psychics, astrology charts or tarot cards for reassurance.—
Ziv Epstein,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Our platforms are independent from one another.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The event features a striking diversity of body shapes, ages, complexions, backgrounds, orientations, gender expressions and body art, all made equal under the Florida sun (slightly overcast this year) by their status as golden geese for the fan platforms.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The fund was created at a Thursday meeting of the performing arts center's board of trustees, with the members voting unanimously to acknowledge the president's contributions to the center by all legal means.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Founder of the House Tax Equity Caucus, Elliott — who favors child tax and renters’ credits or other means to reduce burdens on low- and middle-income households — says the demand for relief is the voters’ mantra.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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