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mid

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preposition

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

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Recent Examples of mid
Adjective
People Urged to Limit Strenuous Activity in 4 States Cities such as Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., and New York are all forecast to hit the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit, with some places approaching triple digits. Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Moreover, Blackwell sales of $24B topped our $20B expectations and management maintained mid 70′s gross margins target on improving Blackwell profitability with no major tariff impact. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Preposition
An early bloomer that opens in mid to late June and continues into August. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024 Tropical Storm Norma was named in the Pacific on Tuesday evening and could impact Cabo San Lucas mid to late week as a Category 2 hurricane. Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for mid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mid
Adjective
  • While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT Updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • As 2025 hits the halfway point, here are five takeaways from a year that’s already been filled with blockbusters and busts.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 8 July 2025
  • At the halfway point of 2025, the latest in a popular franchise sits at the top of this year’s list of the best-selling fiction books.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Preposition
  • Support was stronger among Democrats, 90%, than among Republicans, 68%.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • In five-on-five games, the team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2025
Preposition
  • Set in Bogotá, the film explores masculinity through the story of Carlos, a sensitive teen confronting toxic gender norms in a macho environment.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
  • After signing a six-year, $105 million extension in March, Raleigh’s contract takes him through his three arbitration years, first three years of free agency, and the 2030 season.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Preposition
  • The informal talks were interpreted as the strongest sign yet that the Duke of Sussex and his father the King may be moving towards reconciliation amid a yearslong rift, in which the communication between the father and son has been all but nonexistent.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • The move to resume sales of the H20 chips comes amid easing tensions between Washington and Beijing, with China relaxing controls on rare earth exports and the United States allowing chip design software services to resume in China.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 July 2025

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“Mid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mid. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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