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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
Legacy media is responding to major shifts in the business led by the rise of streaming and faster-than-anticipated decline of linear television that has left investors confused and stock prices floundering.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Indiana Medicaid cuts Senate Bill 2 — authored by Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka — places restrictions on Medicaid, including work requirements on an insurance program for Hoosiers with a medium income and between ages 19 to 64.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Noun
The kitchen and adjoining media room are a celebration of English craftsmanship, while each of the upstairs bedrooms is brimming with distinctive art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
Legacy media is responding to major shifts in the business led by the rise of streaming and faster-than-anticipated decline of linear television that has left investors confused and stock prices floundering.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Adjective
For example, a beverage in a personal cup that costs $4, like a medium iced coffee, would currently earn more than 30 stars if paid through a Starbucks card on the app.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Indiana Medicaid cuts Senate Bill 2 — authored by Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka — places restrictions on Medicaid, including work requirements on an insurance program for Hoosiers with a medium income and between ages 19 to 64.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
Noun
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Using the middle of the ice for outlets has been effective for the Oilers, but Florida will have scouted Edmonton, and new wrinkles may be required.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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He wasn't activated until the middle of April, and made just seven appearances this season, not allowing a run in 5.2 innings of work.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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That is bad for the city’s budget and bad for the environment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 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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There are currently 1,400 brands, boutiques and department stores on the Farfetch platform, which serves customers in more than 190 countries and territories.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Founded in 2017, AIF continues to fill a unique role in the U.S. by providing a world-class platform for animated cinema, celebrating the medium’s full artistic potential.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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When psychologists and researchers began tracking attention spans in 2004, the average attention span on any screen was about two and a half minutes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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For the contiguous United States, on average, July is the hottest month of the year.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Heading into next week, Combs’ trial is nearing the halfway point as the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York moves its case into the final stretch before handing things over to the defense.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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