Definition of midpointnext
1
as in middle
a middle point between extremes always choose a wine that is at the midpoint of the range of prices on the list

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2
as in midst
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface that house is the precise midpoint of the school district

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Recent Examples of midpoint That early strike was enough to send Bay FC to the midpoint of the season with a second straight loss. Jane Kenny, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Iowa saw improvement, too, once Gronowski grasped the nuance of the offense around the midpoint of the season. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026 In 2022, by contrast, there had been almost twice as many homicides by the midpoint of the year, with 50 people killed in Denver by July 1, including 14 children. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 July 2026 Participants underwent cognitive assessments — measuring verbal fluency, working memory, word recall and processing speed — at the beginning, midpoint and conclusion of the study. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint
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Noun
  • And Gakpo offers a solution both on the wing and through the middle, should injuries plague Spurs’ centre-forwards again.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • So why did Stephenson stop in the middle of a 10-mile run Saturday morning to pull out his phone and try to sign up his family to do it all over again?
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers are making moves in the midst of an ongoing court battle between the NCAA and plaintiffs involved in a court case that could have major ramifications on the upcoming season.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In the midst of several complications, Brianca began hemorrhaging.
    La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ebola treatment centers have been attacked by residents fueled by misinformation or anger over strict outbreak measures.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midpoint. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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