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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
tired of the city but not particularly interested in small-town life, he moved to a suburb of middling size
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
was disappointed in the renowned historian's latest book, which is only middling
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Recent Examples of middling
Porzingis should thrive against the Clippers frontcourt, which includes the ancient Brook Lopez and the middling John Collins.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s economy, which has been middling at best this decade in terms of job creation, took a darker turn in 2025.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
But his middling play, paired with Cameron Young’s surge, has invited a dramatic final round.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
By the end of the night, the ease with which the actor held his own — not a break in sight — was almost enough to elevate middling sketch material, a problem that has plagued Season 51 since its inception.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s economy, which has been middling at best this decade in terms of job creation, took a darker turn in 2025.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
But his middling play, paired with Cameron Young’s surge, has invited a dramatic final round.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
By the end of the night, the ease with which the actor held his own — not a break in sight — was almost enough to elevate middling sketch material, a problem that has plagued Season 51 since its inception.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middling
Adjective
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Monday's highs are only in the 50s, and frost or freeze advisories are possible by Tuesday morning with lows in the mid-30s, which is the average low in early December.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The average Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is just $2,071 per month.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Robinson, 27, has been decent for the Knicks but not as effective as earlier in his career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The median age of a first-time buyer is now 40—a number that would have been almost unthinkable a generation ago.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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With a population of 29 million, Cameroon is an overwhelmingly young country, where the median age is 18.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Establishing strong communication within your team is the key factor that differentiates a winning team from a mediocre one.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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If perfect is the enemy of good, then releasing middling attempts is an acknowledgement that artists must push past their mediocre ideas to uncover the gems that lay ahead.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company is likely to raise several estimates linked to its financial outlook in the near and medium term — a scenario that would also drive up shares, according to Morgan Stanley.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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This medium firm hybrid mattress with bouncy, responsive support is designed with you in mind.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Privately, some writers walking the staff picket line still had faith in WGAW management to negotiate a satisfactory deal with the AMPTP amid the drama.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some people don’t believe the current players support the ordinary people.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The price of Celsius crypto would go up, but it was being manipulated by those in charge, all as a way to get ordinary citizens to invest.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s still time for an indifferent citizenry to get on board, to embrace NASA’s goals, to proceed into the future, to marvel at efforts to return to the lunar surface and, eventually, to chart the pathway to Mars.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Leo said that in a world hurt by wars and abuses, people need hope and peace, urging against growing accustomed to violence and indifferent to the death of tens of thousands.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Middling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middling. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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