midmost

adjective

ˈmid-ˌmōst How to pronounce midmost (audio)
Definition of midmostnext
as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes the midmost subway car is usually the most crowded one in the train, so try to avoid it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midmost
  1. halfway
  2. middle
  3. medial
Adjective
  • The 26-year-old information technology administrator consumed a Red Bull energy drink around the film's halfway mark to stay alert.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • The Pirates are 9 1/2 games behind the National League Central Division leading Milwaukee Brewers – but only two games out of a playoff spot at the halfway point in the season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of halfway
Adjective
  • Alexander Command adds a solid two-way center to the mix, giving the Devils a couple of quality middle-of-the-lineup pieces.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Through six years of middle and high school, girls undergo rigorous academic training.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Adjective
  • The operation is a grafting procedure in which doctors take tendons from another part of the body – the forearm, hamstring, hip or knee – and replace the medial ligament in the elbow with the grafted portion.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of medial
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“Midmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midmost. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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