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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
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
They are typically paid twice monthly, including at the middle and end of the month.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Defensive end Nick Bosa and middle linebacker Fred Warner were already lost for the year earlier this season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Clark has been a quality pass-rusher up the middle this season, accounting for 23 pressures, 19 hurries and two sacks.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
They are typically paid twice monthly, including at the middle and end of the month.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The movie is an uplifting love story about middle-aged divorcees and struggling performers who come together to find love, family and musical success − including opening for Pearl Jam in Milwaukee.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Defensive end Nick Bosa and middle linebacker Fred Warner were already lost for the year earlier this season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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That's not with decoys, that's not with other means that would try to misdirect our interceptors from knocking down incoming missiles with nuclear warheads on them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The administration has sown confusion and instability through other means, including harmful funding freezes.—
Gwen Moore,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the midst of her ongoing European tour, she’s set to perform at Pitchfork Music Festival London, which takes place next week from November 4-8.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of a winless homestand, all the Wild needed to do Thursday night was win one measly period.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chang Yun Maxi Sweater Dress This sweater dress looks effortlessly chic with its waist belt, wrap front, and batwing sleeves.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a bunch of nuggets about UM’s offensive personnel at the halfway point.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The relaxed pace and lack of obligations were a beneficial reset at the halfway point of the trip.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The health research nonprofit KFF said the amount people pay for coverage will rise by 114 percent on average.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, employer health benefit plans are also predicted to see an average increase of over 6 percent in cost next year.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The corporate travel and expense software company raised $923 million, pricing the deal at the midpoint of its IPO range, $25 per share, and valuing the company at over $6 billion.—
Michal Lev-Ram, CNBC Contributor,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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So the idea was always to go to about the midpoint of the football season.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The source of the flare is an active galactic nucleus, or AGN — a bright, compact region at the center of a galaxy — and it’s powered by a supermassive black hole that is actively feeding on material.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps even the idea of an upscale magazine in the mold of Vanity Fair is simply less meaningful in a contemporary media landscape where celebrities constantly churn out their own content and popular culture is fragmented across a landscape of mid-sized creators.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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O’Neil previously spent nearly a full season in charge of Bournemouth, succeeding Scott Parker on a caretaker basis in August 2022, before being named permanent head coach in November after the league had paused for the mid-season World Cup.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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