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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
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That means a reopening of the government may not happen until the middle of the week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Nov. 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
Though this pie landed near the middle of the group based on the numeric rating, this pie from the Publix Bakery was chosen by one editor as their favorite of the group.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
That means a reopening of the government may not happen until the middle of the week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Nov. 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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Two 1-1 draws in 2023-24 mean City have not come out on top in this fixture since April 2023.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And not everyone has the means to pay for a hotel or deal with a last-minute disruption, said Heather Xu, 46, who was in Miami on Saturday after a cruise and flying home to Puerto Rico.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Dolphins entered the game 2-7 in the midst of one of the worst seasons in franchise history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The actress’ top coordinated with her high-waist maxiskirt, crafted in the same white satin with waist definition provided by further crystal embellishments.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 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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And by the series’ midpoint, Jenny functions almost solely to articulate observations about the patriarchy that were already abundantly clear.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company expects Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter in the range of $710 million to $810 million, a midpoint of $760 million.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 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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While some reports have characterized the restrictions as targeting private jets, Dan Hubbard, an association spokesperson, said most of these flights are conducted by small and mid-sized businesses.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the past month alone, Parker has worn black patent mary janes from that line to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and Aquazzura’s Be Mine Sandals to the New York City Ballet Fall Gala — each a mid-height style with subtle shine and plenty of character.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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