MIDPOINT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

midpoint

noun

ˈmid-ˌpȯint

Definition of midpoint

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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Relevance

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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 Even at its midpoint the overall light never became so dim that the second hand on a watch was hard to see. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 However, the closure of the National Tunnel cuts off all travelers at the midpoint. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Just past the midpoint of the race, Decker steps on Budd’s heel, causing Budd to stumble and Decker to trip over Budd. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The median is the midpoint, with half of balances above it and half below. — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

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Noun

And in taking Perim Island, which lies in the middle the Red Sea at the strait’s narrowest point (a mere 12½ miles), the Houthis could harass ships with ease.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Stockton had thrown 57 passes this season without an interception before his pass over the middle — intended for Lawson Luckie — was tipped by Oklahoma linebacker Kip Lewis and picked off by Omarion Robinson at the UGA 35.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of middle

Noun

These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The center will test uncrewed platforms under realistic operational conditions and threats, including degraded or denied communication environments.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of center

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