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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
Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Newly acquired safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore all met with the media here at Halas Hall on Thursday.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
Maggie Slepian, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
So by the late 70s, all these medium sized little towns in the middle of the country were being flooded with drugs.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The View From Tanzania Tanzanian human rights lawyer Tito Magoti believes the acquisition is a critical case of media capture by business people.
—Vivianne Wandera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Newly acquired safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Devin Bush, wide receiver and return specialist Kalif Raymond, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore all met with the media here at Halas Hall on Thursday.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
This was bad news, considering the rechargeable battery on this particular headlamp lasted a paltry 45 minutes at max brightness and 90 minutes at medium output, despite the brand’s grandiose promises.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
So by the late 70s, all these medium sized little towns in the middle of the country were being flooded with drugs.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
Noun
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Detroit is in the middle of a rough patch with four straight losses, but still holds the East’s top record at 45-18.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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My hostess stands in the middle of her guests and offers me the slightest of nods, the quick upward pull of an approving smile.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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They are left wielding the tools of instrumentality: in-groups and cliques, buying effort through more money, coercive employment agreements and suits against whistleblowers.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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The platform uses autonomous drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing technologies to scan large environments, detect hidden threats, and deliver real-time intelligence.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In other words, the sun may not have arrived in a life-friendly environment purely by chance, but rather as a consequence of the formation of the galactic bar.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
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About 91% of global travelers rely on AI travel planners, according to an annual survey of 11,000 global users by travel platform Klook.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Hobbs, a Democrat, is a patent lawyer running on an affordability platform that includes infrastructure, housing, immigration, health care, and the job market.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Cowboys will be hoping for a turnaround for a defense that was the only unit in the NFL to yield an average 30 or more points per game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Russia's daily revenue from oil sales during the Iran conflict, which has brought a sharp increase in the price of crude, has been on average 14% higher than in February, according to the nonprofit Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Biro’s sending off came after battling for the ball with Charlotte FC striker Idan Toklomati on the halfway line.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Around the halfway point, Mai’s domesticity grows feral.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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