1
as in means
a middle point between extremes
his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale
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2
as in centers
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 waists
the middle region of the human torso
clutched the football tightly against her middle
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Recent Examples of middles
Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.
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Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).
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Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.
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Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.
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Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).
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Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.
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Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
House Flies House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.
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Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middles
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But that may also make Iranian oil less attractive to China, which has been buying it at a discount because Iran under sanctions has few other means to sell.
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None of these senior members of this genocidal regime are good guys, by any means.
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What were once more modest spaces offering massages and other select services have grown into comprehensive wellness centers, offering a vast array of options for guests seeking pampering and self-care.
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There will also be cooling centers available in the city, Cook County, and the surrounding counties.
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The group rebranded as Glasgow Boys on Top (GBOT) and are looking to add some gold around their waists.
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They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.
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For me no one explores the depths of her emotions with her voice the way Billie does.
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The mine stopped running in the 1930s as water accumulated in its depths and new Depression-era regulations crimped private possession of gold in favor of paper currency, said Kaleb Brown, a spokesman for National Land Realty.
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The rail mounts on the frame can be locked at several different heights, while the mat’s rail is fixed at the midpoints of its left and right edges.
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Over the proceeding year and a half, snowballing AI hype has sent valuations in the space soaring to spectacular new heights.
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This leadership change aims to propel T3 Micro to new heights, deepening its connection with its female audience.
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European defense stockpiles are still well below historic norms, following decades of underinvestment and, more recently, substantial equipment transfers to Ukraine.
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The idea is that the ratio will eventually move back toward historical norms, allowing investors to accumulate more ounces over time.
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The United Kingdom is on course for its sixth prime minister in some seven years, as one political leader after another proves no match for a stubbornly weak economy, which has weighed on incomes and living standards, wearing down the electorate.
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.
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“Middles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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