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
By the middle of October this year, there had been more than 200. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Because of that Mayfield extension, Nix’s reps have to be dreaming of a money pit so deep that Scrooge McDuck could do a crawl stroke through the middle of it. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
The return of wet weather toward the middle part of November is uncertain, said Black, but is suggested by some weather models. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Sumrall, a middle linebacker at Kentucky (2002-04), was flagged for sideline interference after UGA cornerback Demello Jones intercepted an Aaron Philo pass in the second quarter. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 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
  • But if that’s what being an American means, many Latinos said on Tuesday, then screw assimilation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Most executives have never been told what active and visible sponsorship means.
    — Leslie Ellis, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of mean
Noun
  • In the midst of a rich meal, something fresh and acidic keeps your taste buds awake.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Andrew Novak dominates south of the border Andrew Novak was in the midst of a lackluster 2026 season before arriving in Mexico.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of midst
Noun
  • Related Articles The collection and campaign spotlights second-skin knitwear that contours the body, with peplum lines that mark the waist and create sculptural volume.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Your two options are the waist and the shoulders, and the latter simply doesn’t slip and fall off as often.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of waist
Adjective
  • The 24-year-old, like Gordon, who replaced him in the second half, offered energetic pressing, even sprinting from close to the halfway line to close down the goalkeeper at one point.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of halfway
Adjective
  • In 2025, the average accident-only pet insurance premium was $112 for cats and $190 for dogs, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • West Aurora also saw improvement in its average math scores on the ACT, but saw a slight decline in ELA.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of average
Noun
  • At $222 a share, Okta trades at about 57x the midpoint of its FY27 non-GAAP EPS guide, with revenue growing 10-11%.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The midpoint of October brought with it a distinct turn toward Halloween and horror titles in Nielsen’s streaming ratings.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of midpoint
Noun
  • The Clippers were without center Isaiah Jackson (groin), as well as former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram (heel), who is close to his debut for his new team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least 55 Ukrainians were killed Monday when Russia bombed a school building used as a shelter and aid center in Zaporizhzhia, one of the deadliest incidents of a conflict in its fifth year.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of center
Adjective
  • Cues from mid-size SUV The R700 reportedly takes its styling cues from the Jetour Zongheng G600 concept, which previewed the brand’s off-road design direction in 2025.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Texas The mid-cycle redistricting battle started last year in Texas, where Republican lawmakers redrew the state’s congressional maps with the aim of netting the GOP up to five additional seats.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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