middle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of middlenext
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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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Relevance

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2
as in midst
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface put the serving dish in the middle of the table

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3
as in waist
the middle region of the human torso clutched the football tightly against her middle

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as in height
the most intense or characteristic phase of something I'm right in the middle of a tax audit, so can you come back later?

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middle

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adjective

ˈmi-dᵊl How to pronounce middle (audio)
1
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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2
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
Noun
The next hitter was Stott, who singled up the middle to put the hosts in front 4-3. — Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Via Val, Calle was dropped in the middle of Apple’s high-concept series that blends the look and feel of a classic Los Angeles detective story, and layers on top a distinct science fiction twist. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
In the climate debate, low- and middle-income countries have often been blamed for rising emissions, while the vastly greater historical contribution of wealthy nations is treated as yesterday’s story. — Peter Beyer, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Other middle powers such as Brazil, India, Iran, and Turkey are creating and joining a plethora of similar groupings, balancing and hedging between the great powers. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for middle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
  1. mean
  2. midst
  3. waist
  4. halfway
  5. average
  6. midpoint
  7. center
  8. mid
Noun
  • Because having a major LLM now adopt automatic watermarking of all its AI outputs has caused masses of people to rush to find a means to defeat the watermarking.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flights or other means of transportation or travel accommodations.
    — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mean
Noun
  • In June, The Athletic reported that McAfee was in the midst of contract extension talks for a deal that would pay him $60 million to $65 million per year and could include a bigger role in the network’s NFL coverage.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Rafael Cabral stopped one shot for Real Salt Lake in the midst of a 0-3-3 skid.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of midst
Noun
  • For a Western touch, accessorize with Polo Ralph Lauren’s metal belt at the waist, Lié Studio’s pendant necklace, and simple black shades from Chimi.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Annie Morgan wrapped her arms around her eldest daughter’s waist and guided her toward the minivan, the two of them moving in a slow, sideways shuffle.
    — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of waist
Adjective
  • The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • The Pirates are 9 1/2 games behind the National League Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers – but only two games out of a playoff spot at the halfway point in the season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of halfway
Adjective
  • His overall offensive touch and instincts are average, but there’s enough to his game to be a potential third-line forward, maybe even as a center.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The speed at which participants first focused on an image, and the average length of time participants spent looking at each image, were both recorded and turned into a score.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of average
Noun
  • However, the closure of the National Tunnel cuts off all travelers at the midpoint.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Just past the midpoint of the race, Decker steps on Budd’s heel, causing Budd to stumble and Decker to trip over Budd.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of midpoint
Noun
  • Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of center
Adjective
  • Two weeks for OpenAI is not the same as two weeks for a mid-sized enterprise standing up its first AI security program.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His shot is a major asset, with Nyman being a mid-range threat to score from range.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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