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
Compulsory voting and a preference system that redistributes votes cast for candidates that fall out of the race mean both parties focus on securing the maximum middle ground.
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Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The one-year pause represents a relative middle ground for the candidate, who is accepting campaign donations from real estate moguls and emphasizing housing development across the city.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground between comfort and over-sedation becomes one of the most difficult challenges for families and caregivers.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Hybrid Still Feels Like a Compromise Hybrid models have gained traction among companies seeking a middle ground.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
The one-year pause represents a relative middle ground for the candidate, who is accepting campaign donations from real estate moguls and emphasizing housing development across the city.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
Finding a middle ground between comfort and over-sedation becomes one of the most difficult challenges for families and caregivers.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Why Hybrid Still Feels Like a Compromise Hybrid models have gained traction among companies seeking a middle ground.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle ground
middle
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The 6-foot-5 left-handed hitter and thrower could be a dangerous addition to the middle of the Royals’ lineup later this year.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Sporting a military-style hooded jacket and baseball cap, Eminem joined Jelly Roll in loping down a ramp that led to the middle of the stadium floor, mugging for each other and for the video camera.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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