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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
Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
With the weight of the entire nation on her shoulders in the middle of overtime in the Winter Olympics gold medal matchup against Canada, American Taylor Heise passed the puck up to Megan Keller and then made a beeline for the bench.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
The small and middle market clubs can’t compete with that and even the larger market teams can’t substantiate the significant luxury tax penalties which the Dodgers and Mets have no problem with.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page, or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
With the weight of the entire nation on her shoulders in the middle of overtime in the Winter Olympics gold medal matchup against Canada, American Taylor Heise passed the puck up to Megan Keller and then made a beeline for the bench.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
The small and middle market clubs can’t compete with that and even the larger market teams can’t substantiate the significant luxury tax penalties which the Dodgers and Mets have no problem with.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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Trump has vowed to collect tariffs through other means.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, most of us don’t have the means to search eBay for Bessette-Kennedy’s exact Prada boots or Birkin bag, but her jeans?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the midst of constant motion, one rarely perceives the quiet influence exerted on others.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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There is some cushion in the industry right now because there are currently more drivers than needed in the midst of a 10% drop in shipments since 2022 because of the economic uncertainty.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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The backpack In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Around the halfway point, Mai’s domesticity grows feral.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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The tours take a short break at the halfway point for homemade pumpkin bread and hot cocoa.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today, the average time to get a container from a ship to a train is just under four days.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agency said the man is approximately 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 tall with an average build.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The greatest eclipse marks the midpoint of totality, when the Moon sits deepest within the umbra — often producing the most vivid coloring and the moment most worth capturing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Also, don’t be fooled by the Big 12’s midpoint remaining basically unchanged.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The destination’s name alone conjures up mid-century nostalgia, a certain Old Hollywood romanticism filled with ice-cold martinis sipped in moody, red velvet-heavy steakhouses and of poolside bonhomie worthy of a Slim Aarons photo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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She has been known to fly in for mid-term and final exams and then straight out again.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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