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adjective

ˈmid How to pronounce mid (audio)
Definition of midnext
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes her mid molar will have to be extracted and replaced by a bridge

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mid

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preposition

as in among
in or into the middle of mid a tangle of weeds grew a perfect rose

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Recent Examples of mid
Adjective
Or BunnaB’s new-age futuristic rap taking you to mid-aughts snap music and then Atlanta bass. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026 The Braves are still trying to wiggle out of a mid-season rut, and have shaved their lead in the NL East to just three games ahead of the Phillies. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Preposition
Portions of the interior Central Coast may reach the upper 90s starting mid to late week. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026 More showers and thunderstorms today will lead to a risk for excessive rainfall and flash flooding beginning mid to late morning and continuing through the afternoon hours. — Tiana Woodard, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for mid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mid
  1. middle
  2. among
  3. halfway
  4. through
Adjective
  • While many initiatives are new, some universities have waived tuition for middle-income students for a decade or more.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of middle
Preposition
  • The conversion of the former Pfizer headquarters is among the most ambitious office-to-apartment projects in the country.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Quietly near the top As of Tuesday, July 7, Hicks ranked among the National League’s top 20 in batting average, RBI and on-base percentage.
    — Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of among
Adjective
  • The Pirates are 9 1/2 games behind the National League Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers – but only two games out of a playoff spot at the halfway point in the season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Dude’s pretty darn good with halfway decent quarterback play.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of halfway
Preposition
  • The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Soot and particulates will likely linger through Sunday afternoon before being dispersed by the wind.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of through

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“Mid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mid. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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