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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Recent Examples of mid
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But for relatively short-to-mid distance touring, that ought to be in the sweet spot.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
If all progresses according to schedule, Kershaw would rejoin the Dodgers in mid to late May.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Many successful mid-career professionals often feel disconnected from their work, despite respectable salaries and titles.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
But for relatively short-to-mid distance touring, that ought to be in the sweet spot.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
Preposition
The rest of the month gives us some of the biggest events of the season: PPA’s Atlanta Grand Slam and the APP’s NYC Open follow in successive weekends in mid to late May.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
If all progresses according to schedule, Kershaw would rejoin the Dodgers in mid to late May.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mid
Adjective
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The essay moves through three parts, from an opening scene of conflict to a middle section that narrates how Didion gradually grew to distrust police, and onto a last section that reflects on the crumbling of police authority and credibility.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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China worked hard to recruit support for its vision from emerging and middle-income economies.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
Preposition
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Jackie and Adam Sandler, Spike Lee, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock were among the other stars spotted at the game.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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Shaw said frustration with the situation would be particularly acute among Black voters who already felt the party was taking their votes for granted without showing up for them in kind.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Their record at the playoffs' halfway point disagrees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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One of his right-footed attempts, uncorked with minimal backlift, crashes against the bar with such force that the noise reverberates around the ground and the ball bounces out towards the halfway line.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 31 through June 6 and 96 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Karlsson skated to the tunnel midway through the second period and didn’t return.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Mid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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