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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
Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
There was a pandemic in the middle of that.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
The Royals scratched across runs in the middle innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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Noun
The 56-hole leader Smalley showed no sign of nerves on the first tee, striping his first shot of the day down the middle of the fairway.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
There was a pandemic in the middle of that.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Adjective
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
The Royals scratched across runs in the middle innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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What would that credential mean as opposed to a degree from a university?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This trade-off means refined product prices can face stronger upward pressure than crude oil itself.—
,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Russia’s regional governors are under severe pressure by Moscow to ensure the army’s ranks are padded to continue the war in the midst of high casualties.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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In the midst of the Dodgers’ collective struggles at the plate, there has been at least one positive sign.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Designed with beautiful straight lines and a hip-hugging waist, this crisp pencil skirt is versatile for business professional settings or weekend outings, earning its spot as a closet staple.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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This secures your baby at the shoulders, waist and between the legs, preventing falls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The most famous is the 16th-century Rialto Bridge, which sits roughly at the halfway point and is considered a remarkable architectural and engineering achievement of the Renaissance period.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fifth and final season of Prime Video’s superhero satire series, The Boys, is nearing the halfway point this week.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Good for 79 runs of production above an average player, per FanGraphs.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Even then, savings for average drivers aren’t huge.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The midpoint came up short of the $830 million expected by analysts.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Including natural gas production, Diamondback plans to churn out at least 972,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day this year, up from its previous midpoint guidance of 944,000 barrels.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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But Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL last December, is ahead of schedule and will likely be under center when these two teams square off in early November.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Gregory Lorenzi has spent the past 10 years at Brest, where his eye for a bargain helped to catapult the humble Breton club from mid-table mediocrity in Ligue 2 to a third-place finish in Ligue 1 and a fairytale Champions League campaign.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Owner Danny Serfer designed the new space by thrifting mid-century decor.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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