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1
as in means
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 vehicles
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
That's the number that showed up in the national media, in stories that described Phoenix as a hellscape, a place where children burned themselves trying to climb on playground equipment.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In the United States, Barack Obama was on his way to reëlection, his campaign driven by the largest social-media and data-analysis operations in political history.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also been a shift in how sportsbooks view the benefits of partnering with major media companies.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Wade, a senior at Louisville majoring in sports administration with a minor in sports media, wasn’t going to leave Pitt with the same story this time.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Related Stories Staveley, who with her husband has built a global investment portfolio across media and sport, said her group is raising a dedicated sports and media fund.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Partly triggering his suspension was the government threatening to leverage its power over pending media deals.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
The reversal from the media and entertainment giant comes after Kimmel supporters pushed for a boycott of Disney’s content, products, and theme parks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
The staffer did not directly respond, saying only that Tesla does not answer media inquiries and that customers would receive information when available.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In the United States, Barack Obama was on his way to reëlection, his campaign driven by the largest social-media and data-analysis operations in political history.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also been a shift in how sportsbooks view the benefits of partnering with major media companies.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Wade, a senior at Louisville majoring in sports administration with a minor in sports media, wasn’t going to leave Pitt with the same story this time.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Related Stories Staveley, who with her husband has built a global investment portfolio across media and sport, said her group is raising a dedicated sports and media fund.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Partly triggering his suspension was the government threatening to leverage its power over pending media deals.
—Darian Woods, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
The reversal from the media and entertainment giant comes after Kimmel supporters pushed for a boycott of Disney’s content, products, and theme parks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
The staffer did not directly respond, saying only that Tesla does not answer media inquiries and that customers would receive information when available.
—Chris Kirkham, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
Noun
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That position of strength means, in the local media, the messaging can often be shaped to the club’s advantage.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Flax is known to promote good digestive health and prevent constipation, thanks to plenty of insoluble fiber and soluble fiber (both of which facilitate digestion and regular bowel movements through slightly different means).—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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About 10 minutes later, one or two members of the group broke off to spray-paint vehicles and the guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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In April, Toyota unveiled its newest Lexus ES at the Shanghai Motor Show in Shanghai, China — introducing the world to Lexus's next generation of electrified vehicles, The Courier Journal previously reported.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Known for its use in video games, the virtual reality setup creates hyper-realistic 3D environments.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While ferrying Camila from playdates to pet psychics, Issa realizes the dog’s bark is worse than her bite—much like Camila’s attractive, yet reclusive owner, Theo (Famous in Love’s Carter Jenkins).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Willing to try anything, Mary began speaking to alleged psychics.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Andy LaPointe, owner of local gourmet food business, Traverse Bay Farms, has two retail outlets in two northern Michigan strip malls.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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O’Connor was a columnist at various major outlets who earned multiple first-place finishes in contests run by the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press Sports Editors, Pro Football Writers of America, and Golf Writers Association of America.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Future At NASA, the future of exoplanet science will emphasize finding rocky planets similar to Earth and studying their atmospheres for biosignatures — any characteristic, element, molecule, substance, or feature that can be used as evidence of past or present life, says the space agency.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Future Ryder Cup venues are set through 2039, which will be played at Hazeltine, where McIlroy had one of the fiercest matchups ever against Patrick Reed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The singer has been vocal about foregoing tour stops in the US, citing fears that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would raid the concert venues.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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