as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
four is the medial number between one and seven
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Recent Examples of medial
The researchers recruited 68 adults, with a mean age of 64, who had confirmed medial knee OA.
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New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Key concept: Similar brain patterns in people with shared positive traits
Previous studies have shown that people with a higher social status—more central in their networks—and those with lower amounts of loneliness also share similar neural patterns in the medial prefrontal cortex.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
But the morning after the Coldplay concert, Kerrigan switched to her maiden name on her social medial profile, according to the New York Post and other outlets.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The torque tore the medial patellofemoral ligament in the 6-foot-4, 315-pound lineman’s right knee and dislocated his kneecap momentarily.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025
Key concept: Similar brain patterns in people with shared positive traits
Previous studies have shown that people with a higher social status—more central in their networks—and those with lower amounts of loneliness also share similar neural patterns in the medial prefrontal cortex.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
But the morning after the Coldplay concert, Kerrigan switched to her maiden name on her social medial profile, according to the New York Post and other outlets.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
The torque tore the medial patellofemoral ligament in the 6-foot-4, 315-pound lineman’s right knee and dislocated his kneecap momentarily.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medial
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
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
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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Aside from the one play against Frederique (who wasn’t exactly beaten on the play), the quartet of Frederique, Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown and Scott was excellent for three quarters, before allowing a few intermediate throws to be completed when UM played more conservatively late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Tannehill struggled notably as an intermediate thrower as a rookie, and still struggled in his second year, but later righted the ship across a solid NFL career.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forecasters watching the central and eastern North Pacific, and the Atlantic also noted that there was no tropical cyclone formation expected for the next seven days.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Deeper pitching concerns This has been the team’s central issue since July.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Another is by supplying electronic components to Russian weapons via intermediary trade routes.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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This allows consumers to transfer funds quickly without extra intermediary or exchange fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The letter is publicly visible for the first time since its existence was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid July.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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By mid-century, the ice had retreated eastward but still encompassed Prow Knob.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Medial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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