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as in median
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
since a Chihuahua seems as impractical as a Saint Bernard, let's get a dog of more average dimensions
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just an average day at the office
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the company's marketing people want to interview average teenagers to see what kinds of clothes appeal to them
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as in norm
what is typical of a group, class, or series
my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater
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as in to measure
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as in to equalize
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Recent Examples of average
Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the past 18 games, the 7-8-9 spots were hitting .206 with a .269 OBP and averaging a little better than an RBI a game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2025
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported that average home premiums declined by 0.7 percent statewide in the fourth quarter of 2024, the first drop in nearly a decade.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Nationally, fares covered an average of roughly 34% of most transit systems’ costs pre-pandemic.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
These average around $44 on the open market nowadays, not a huge price tag after 31 years, but not too shabby for a single very used card.
—Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Before the past 18 games, the 7-8-9 spots were hitting .206 with a .269 OBP and averaging a little better than an RBI a game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
On average, the United States reported 13.9 gun deaths per 100,000 people in 2023, according to the center.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2025
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reported that average home premiums declined by 0.7 percent statewide in the fourth quarter of 2024, the first drop in nearly a decade.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
According to the committee’s report, the accident rate for the 1.02-mile stretch from La Orilla to Linea del Cielo is higher than the state average for similar suburban two-lane roadways with speeds less than 45 mph.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Nationally, fares covered an average of roughly 34% of most transit systems’ costs pre-pandemic.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
Adjective
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The manufacturers that produce these gases typically are located in communities where the people are Black, Latino or Native American and earn less money than the state median income.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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The median age of first-time homeowners is now 38 years old, an all-time high, according to a 2024 report by the National Association of Realtors.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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As climate extremes become the new normal and other demand pressures rise, modernizing grid components with U.S.-made technology is essential.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In normal times, the first Friday of the month brings a routine tranche of government data known as the monthly jobs report.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speed: Choose a plan with enough download and upload speed for your typical use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Valuation Analysis: While Tempus currently carries a 14x revenue multiple typical of high-growth AI companies, this premium is likely to normalize as the company matures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Edgewater’s new coach Patrick Browning showed the multiple offensive sets the Eagles will be using this season, which included line-of-scrimmage shifts similar to those Rick Darlington has made his norm in his single-win offense now at DeLand and in the past at Apopka.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The societal norms imposed on women in the early 20th century manifest in Matilde’s worries about what those around them might think about Frida’s unconventional behavior and professional aspirations.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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This is a new framework that measures how emerging technologies impact human connection.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In stoppage time, veteran winger Ángel Di María converted a penalty after a Chelsea handball in the box, equalizing the match at 1-1 and shocking the crowd.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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The reigning Euro champs took down Sweden in PKs in the quarterfinals after trailing 2-0 for 75-plus minutes before equalizing with goals in the 79th and 81st.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Max Klymenko has had anything but an ordinary career path, and now the 30-year-old is guessing what other people do for a living, all while standing on a ladder.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s trade wars are also putting a strain on the economy, forcing ordinary Americans to pay tariff taxes on everything from cars to zucchinis.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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Project Light Speed tore up standard timelines, tested mRNA approaches others overlooked, and delivered an authorized COVID-19 vaccine in nine months, shattering the previous four-year record.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The standard Netflix subscription with advertisements is $7.99 per month, and the standard subscription without ads is $17.99 per month.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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