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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
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Second-year cornerback Chau Smith-Wade picked off a pass from Young that was meant for McMillan over the middle of the field.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
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Noun
And that’s really tough to do in the middle of the year, especially given the background with Washington.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
Second-year cornerback Chau Smith-Wade picked off a pass from Young that was meant for McMillan over the middle of the field.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2025
Adjective
The middle seat often feels like the wild west of the cabin, where everyone seems to spill into your space.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Every few years, Tom Cruise leads a new chapter in the life of globetrotter Ethan Hunt and his team of agents, who aren’t afraid of missions deemed too difficult for traditional means of espionage.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But even in the midst of a nationwide housing affordability crisis, some states have fared and are faring better than others.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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And in the midst of this are marvelous moments of complex character affection (and disdain) between Smart and Einbinder.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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They’re designed in soft, breathable cotton, with a zip-and-button fly and skinny waist ties.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attacked to the ball-carriers waist.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Heading into next week, Combs’ trial is nearing the halfway point as the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York moves its case into the final stretch before handing things over to the defense.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, a hedge fund leaving Fairfield County for Bergen County today would gain a bundle in savings with New Jersey averaging a reasonable commercial rate of 15.65 cents per kilowatt-hour in March 2025 compared to Connecticut’s March average commercial rate of 25.18 as per the EIA.—
David Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Watches range from 1,500 euros to more than 11,000 euros, with an average price point around 5,000 euros.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
Noun
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At about the midpoint of The Final Reckoning, Ethan convinces President Sloane to give him approval to go about his nigh-impossible mission to destroy The Entity.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The median price of a Southern California home, or price at the midpoint of all sales, was $820,000 in March.—
Jeff Collins,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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While most campaigns historically focused on physical infrastructure, many now include less visible priorities: legal clinics, policy centers, and public interest litigation units.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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The banjo remained a fixture in Black communities well into the mid 20th century, where, alongside the fiddle, it was played in happy times and in hard times.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Moreover, Blackwell sales of $24B topped our $20B expectations and management maintained mid 70′s gross margins target on improving Blackwell profitability with no major tariff impact.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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