the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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Join 65 others in the comments View Comments Heavy rain and strong winds will impact much of the Northeast while the storm creates blizzard conditions in parts of the Midwest.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Chicago remains the capital of the Midwest and is the natural landing spot for ambitious, smart graduates from the universities throughout the region.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
There were roughly 493 Steak 'n Shake restaurants worldwide as of March 31, 2023, according to the group's annual report, with many located in the Midwest.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The company is facing regulatory uncertainty on data center deals in the Texas and the PJM market that covers 13 states stretching from the Mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, Burke said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Chicago remains the capital of the Midwest and is the natural landing spot for ambitious, smart graduates from the universities throughout the region.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
There were roughly 493 Steak 'n Shake restaurants worldwide as of March 31, 2023, according to the group's annual report, with many located in the Midwest.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
The company is facing regulatory uncertainty on data center deals in the Texas and the PJM market that covers 13 states stretching from the Mid-Atlantic to the Midwest, Burke said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Midwest
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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