variants
or media
1
as in middles
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 instrumentalities
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
Meanwhile, media outlets have begun reopening their airwaves to critical voices banished in recent years.
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Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
This strategy of sending the notes to the media could be designed to ratchet up pressure, said Eric O’Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity expert.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Ronaldo is today a reflection of how the media, sport and entertainment industry is more and more about media and entertainment and less about the actual sport.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The previous three ransom messages to the media appeared to be the same, Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said in a press briefing earlier this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Ned Lamont, who is prudent about entering the social media sewer responded.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The 4,206-square-foot home features five bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, a study, two living rooms, and game and media rooms.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Dailyn Swain will try to make that happen from the foul line after the teams get back from the first media timeout of the second half.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
This strategy of sending the notes to the media could be designed to ratchet up pressure, said Eric O’Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative and cybersecurity expert.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Ronaldo is today a reflection of how the media, sport and entertainment industry is more and more about media and entertainment and less about the actual sport.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The previous three ransom messages to the media appeared to be the same, Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said in a press briefing earlier this week.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Ned Lamont, who is prudent about entering the social media sewer responded.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The 4,206-square-foot home features five bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, a study, two living rooms, and game and media rooms.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Dailyn Swain will try to make that happen from the foul line after the teams get back from the first media timeout of the second half.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
Noun
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This special finish allows the torch to shift colors by reflecting the environments it is carried through, whether that be Milan’s bright city lights or the peaks of the Dolomites.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Once fully operational, the campus is designed to deliver 1GW of capacity, giving the company flexibility to run both its core digital platforms and fast-growing AI workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Customers have taken to social media platforms for days to complain about things like lack of overhead bin space and not being allowed to switch seats, even when there are plenty open.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Catherine takes the concept in a different direction, intent on hurting Heathcliff through more emotional means.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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But because many people struggle to get enough vitamin D through natural means, a supplement may be appropriate for those concerned about bone health, Drake said.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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This shift is so total that Tesla is winding down production of its veteran Model S and Model X vehicles to repurpose its California factory for the mass production of Optimus humanoid robots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility The wedding venues are wheelchair accessible and there's on-site parking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Stores increasingly use it to track customers suspected of shoplifting, entertainment venues deploy it during big events, and many cellphones give users the option to unlock their devices with an instantaneous face scan.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bondi's turbulent first year at DOJ The attorney general's appearance before the committee comes one year into her tenure atop the Justice Department, a tumultuous period marked by a striking departure from the traditions and norms that have guided the department for decades.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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There were 57% of students in kindergarten through third grade that met or exceeded grade-level norms on the middle-of-year MAP test in math this year — the same percentage for reading across the same grade levels.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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