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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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
Thirasak Wongsoongnern, a member of staff on the train, told local media outlet Thairath Online, that the train had been traveling at around 74mph when the tragedy occurred, according to the BBC.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Emails sent to him and to ICE media were not answered.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake nudes of people without their consent, as well as sexualised images of children.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Redwan joined Range as Partner and Co-Head of Digital in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of experience across digital media, branding, and marketing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Voting for starters is determined by fan vote (50%), NBA players (25%) and media (25%).
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
As the future of FanDuel Sports Network seemingly grows more and more uncertain with each passing week, the Magic have been in constant contact with the media company, as well as the NBA, and contingency planning is on-going.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
While New York is the nation’s media capital, a 2022 Baruch College survey found only 27% of its 400-plus public high schools had student newspapers.
—Beth Fertig, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Emails sent to him and to ICE media were not answered.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake nudes of people without their consent, as well as sexualised images of children.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
Redwan joined Range as Partner and Co-Head of Digital in 2022, bringing more than 15 years of experience across digital media, branding, and marketing.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Voting for starters is determined by fan vote (50%), NBA players (25%) and media (25%).
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
As the future of FanDuel Sports Network seemingly grows more and more uncertain with each passing week, the Magic have been in constant contact with the media company, as well as the NBA, and contingency planning is on-going.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Williams, who has a background in news and social-media marketing, has worked at Mercor for about six months, watching videos and writing out transcripts of what happens in them, and rating the quality of videos generated by prompts.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
While New York is the nation’s media capital, a 2022 Baruch College survey found only 27% of its 400-plus public high schools had student newspapers.
—Beth Fertig, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
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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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The technology is designed for industrial environments where dropped signals or latency spikes are unacceptable.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before dawn, Venus sextiles disciplined Saturn, coordinating our efforts to structure our environments.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 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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Propulsion systems are being reimagined for deep space missions, while energy platforms are being designed not only to decarbonize but to autonomously adapt to demand and solve our deep climate issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft is currently evaluating the system on dual-arm platforms and humanoid robots.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Running out of battery mid-flight means missing entertainment and the chance to use apps that help manage nervousness or track turbulence.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturers would also have to provide a means for first responders to access the car from outside when electric power is lost.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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This positions the material as a strong candidate for electric vehicles, aerospace systems, and grid storage operating in extreme cold environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paris is still the world capital, with almost 600 venues in 2024, while Italy has seen a 35-fold increase in spots since 2016.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Specific venues for each city have not been announced, though the routing suggests the band will be booking stadiums.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
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Often, traditional behaviors, expectations, and norms on the part of employers, industry, and even their own families hold women back from maximizing their career potential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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When restarting an initiative, explicitly identify which prior rules or norms no longer apply.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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