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as in mean
a middle point between extremes
his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
you must mark the exact middle point of each of these lines in order to solve the problem
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
a house that is middle-sized for that neighborhood a man of middle height
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Recent Examples of middle
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Workers erected a stage in the middle of the rainforest.
—John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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Noun
Reigns as world champion in the middle of the latest drama with The Bloodline is old news, too.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Workers erected a stage in the middle of the rainforest.
—John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026
Adjective
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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The theory here is that avarice and ambition can best be defeated by means of somebody else’s avarice and ambition; power’s inevitable corrupting effect is thereby mitigated or delayed.—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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A lot of states are using other means of helping families through tax policies, such as private education incentives.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Witt is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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In the midst of that, oil prices are likely to continue to fluctuate.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The swimsuit featured a plunging neckline, asymmetrical waist cutouts and thin wraparound straps that accentuated her figure.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Not to mention, the flattering waist tie and subtle side slit elevate your look ever so slightly without overwhelming, a fail-safe formula for chic European dressing.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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In response to warnings about high temperatures, the sporting body announced the implementation of three-minute hydration breaks at the halfway point of each half in all tournament matches.—
Fernanda González,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
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Southbound on the autobahn, just shy of the halfway point to Munich, a 45‑minute detour east leads to Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei, brewing since 1050.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Next year, these plans for retirees will increase on average by less than 1%.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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How heat can impact the body Typically, during extreme heat -- meaning temperatures are hotter or more humid than average -- the body tries to cool itself by sweating.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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That shift arrives around the film’s midpoint, which Woods — who co-wrote the screenplay with Brandon Gardner — marks with a moment of magical realism.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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As for the players, FIFA this year has implemented mandatory, three-minute hydration breaks at the midpoint of each half — regardless of temperature conditions.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Stevie Wonder were a few big names at the Obama center opening ceremony.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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In a statement to CNN, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, the military branch which runs its drone operations, said that over the past year the number of mid-range strike missions had risen 28-fold.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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