variants
or run-of-mine
as in decent
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of run-of-the-mine
The longest shots made with the .270 were on red lechwe, a swamp-dwelling antelope about as heavy as a run-of-the-mine mule deer.
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Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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Unofficial election results show Orange County is on track to have a relatively decent turnout for a non-presidential election primary.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson hits clutch baskets, but the Knicks are there at the end or winning by a decent amount because of defense.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Researchers have also shown how immigration authorities increasingly rely on digital databases and ordinary records—such as driver's license information, utility bills, and other routine data—to identify, monitor, and track migrants deep inside the United States.—
Cara A. Kinnally,
Time,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on medium-low between each addition.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Its Revel Holiday Blend, a medium-dark roast with notes of chocolate cherries and sangria is $19 for 12 ounces with $5 going to On The Ground, an organization working to promote gender equity and access to education for farm workers in Democratic Republic of Congo.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, Zelenskyy said there was still no common understanding on the land issue and that Ukrainians should vote on any territorial concessions in a referendum.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Your body makes vitamin D from sunlight, but food is also an important source, since deficiency is common.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The game was pretty mediocre aside from the very beginning and the very end, when Qatar’s injury-time equalizer was met with a shocked wave of sound from the large lawn, but again, no one really seemed to mind.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Despite many years of top ratings for versatility and safety, Subaru’s mainstay SUVs, crossovers and sedans have always had only mediocre acceleration.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s because the authorities were completely indifferent to public opinion and to what journalists wrote.—
Kristina Berdynskykh,
The Atlantic,
3 Dec. 2025
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The seemingly indifferent shih tzu lies motionless beneath the impromptu throne, while a retro synth instrumental soundtrack underscores the awkward timing of the moment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To be fair, abducted 9-year-old Rainy is pretty cute, with solemn eyebrows and a conscience that continually puts her in peril.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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In its decision to reverse the murder conviction, the court argued that the murder and assault charges should not have been tried together and that doing so prevented Montgomery from the right to a fair trial.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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