MIDDLE GROUND Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

middle ground

noun

Definition of middle ground

as in middle

a middle point between extremes both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground

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Recent Examples of middle ground The whole independent and middle ground of theatrical releases is very hard these days. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026 The functional, snuggly middle ground between a shirt and a jacket, the best shackets can seriously transform your fall outfits. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 One of the Heuers’ next-door neighbors, however, occupies more of a middle ground. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 That can make the idea of sending in a partial payment seem like a reasonable middle ground. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for middle ground

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middle

Noun

With the Seminoles staring at the end zone from the 4-yard line, Daniels faked the pitch left, kept the football and charged straight up the middle, steamrolling through Virginia safety Christian Ellis before crashing into the end zone.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Plumas National Forest, California About 100 miles northeast of California’s state capital, Derek Young stood in the middle of a clearing in Plumas National Forest.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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