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as in middle
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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as in instrumentality
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 environment
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 psychic
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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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
taxpayers of medium income
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
a politician who first reads the polls and then inevitably takes the medium stance on every issue
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
another medium effort from a movie director who can do better
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Recent Examples of medium
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
The two players have been pitted against each other on the court and by fans and media ever since their controversial battle in the 2023 NCAA championship game.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Rebuilding European defense capacity in the medium term is possible.
—Ellie Cook
brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Before The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, television was looked upon as a lesser medium than film.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
The two players have been pitted against each other on the court and by fans and media ever since their controversial battle in the 2023 NCAA championship game.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Adjective
For a charcoal grill, grill corn on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 16 minutes or just until tender, turning frequently.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Rebuilding European defense capacity in the medium term is possible.
—Ellie Cook
brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
Noun
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The 6-foot-5 left-handed hitter and thrower could be a dangerous addition to the middle of the Royals’ lineup later this year.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The psychics, too, betray their own apprehension as things come to them.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Sep. 2024
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At the same time, psychics from Japan and Hong Kong have shared similar warnings, triggering some unfounded panic online that has led to a flurry of cancelations of travel plans from destinations in the region.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Noun
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To be sure, tax cuts and muscular national defense and a gimlet eye on other programs had been components of Republican platforms for generations.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Its purpose is no longer unclear or undefined; the industry recognizes it as a solid platform for experienced directors whose films do well in theaters.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The average time a house remains on the market has also increased to 75 days.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Despite the increase, the average number of active listings remains below the average of 13,871 for April from 1985 to 2024.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Wynn Resorts is currently nearing the halfway point of its construction on the $5 billion casino development.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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At the halfway point, your weekly split became dead even: 35 minutes walking, 35 running.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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