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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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But, for most of the afternoon, the defense struggled to close up the middle and seemed willing to give up shorter passes that had Cleveland chipping away downfield.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Steve Drummond, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Tania is part of the pair marking the second or middle Gazelle leap.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Towards the middle of the month, Venus and Mars will meet in a sultry sextile, inspiring adventure, travel and new experiences.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But, for most of the afternoon, the defense struggled to close up the middle and seemed willing to give up shorter passes that had Cleveland chipping away downfield.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Below are the middle and high school finalists of the 2025 NPR Student Podcast Challenge, listed in alphabetical order.
—Steve Drummond, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Tania is part of the pair marking the second or middle Gazelle leap.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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Companies responded by jettisoning a few mean executives, changing their internal communications strategies, and retraining bosses to be nicer.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Few players in the league mean as much to their team.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second came in the midst of a dominant stretch by Cleveland’s defense.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Davidson’s defense surrendered at least six explosive plays of 10-plus yards by the third quarter’s midpoint.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company boosted its fiscal year revenue growth outlook to a range of 31-35%, to $379 million at the midpoint, which topped the $350 million expected by LSEG.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public and private investors would develop the Gaza Strip into a center of tech innovation and tourism, with high-rises.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The letter is publicly visible for the first time since its existence was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid July.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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By mid-century, the ice had retreated eastward but still encompassed Prow Knob.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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