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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But on Wednesday, bank stocks went lower even as many reported decent quarters, Cramer said.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the time, acquiring Aşik for a 2015 first-round pick seemed like a decent way to keep the face of the franchise happy and double down on interior defense.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Filming the stairs and seeing the response affirmed that her experience was, in fact, out of the ordinary.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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That means ordinary users cannot easily guess when Gen AI is reliable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And yet no analytical framework ever yields a fully satisfactory result.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the Outback is satisfactory in both categories.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Place eggs, half-and-half, flour, and baking powder in a blender; process on medium speed until smooth and slightly foamy, about 30 seconds.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Many appreciate that the wide and medium-width options allow for a more accurate fit, too.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And what this array of talents had gotten them was a shitty job in a town outside Munich in the second division of a mediocre German league.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The final conclusion on the draftees and free agents is likely similar to the final conclusion on each these seasons — mediocre-ish.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Plus, Ben travelled to Ukraine and hasn’t been indifferent in terms of politics.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clothing line includes winter staples such as fair-isle sweaters, wool pants, and fringe jackets.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit now primarily focuses on Wilson’s breach of contract and fair dealing claims against AI Film.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
15 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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