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as in mean
a middle point between extremes
his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
you must mark the exact middle point of each of these lines in order to solve the problem
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
a house that is middle-sized for that neighborhood a man of middle height
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Recent Examples of middle
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
The new cables are expected to be available for licensing by the middle of 2025.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Discovered at the Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, southern England, the prints are believed to be from the middle Jurassic era, researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham said in a statement.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The doors open from the middle, with rows of seats facing each other, and there's no space for a driver.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
The new cables are expected to be available for licensing by the middle of 2025.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
During the night-owl years of middle and high school, early wakeups inevitably mean insufficient and irregular sleep.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Discovered at the Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, southern England, the prints are believed to be from the middle Jurassic era, researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham said in a statement.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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Moreover, Congress can and should address the problem by passing comprehensive immigration reform and allocating sufficient resources to handle the backlog of people seeking to immigrate through lawful means.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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That’s because you’re still being exposed to many of those cancer-causing agents in tobacco smoke—just via different means.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those not able to cash in, however, see the program as one of two things: a genuine offer hamstrung by excessive red tape, or a half-hollow gesture meant to rack up free PR in the midst of a historic disaster.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, Kennedy helped spread anti-vaccine sentiment in Samoa as the Pacific Island nation was in the midst of a deadly measles epidemic.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Body fat also plays a role, with the researchers noting that a woman with a waist measurement of more than 34.6 inches likely has excess body fat, while men with a waist circumference of at least 40 inches also likely have too much body fat.4 What Happens Now?—
Korin Miller,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pleated empire waist chiffon skirt created a flattering silhouette for Trump’s baby bump, adding a touch of glamour to maternity dressing.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ideally situated near the halfway point of Montauk Highway, Topping Rose House is equidistant from the best shopping, cafés, museums, galleries, and restaurants that the East End has to offer.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Past the halfway point, the Suns are now 21-21, tied for 10th in the West.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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More than 25 million people are under winter weather alerts from Florida to Virginia today — all while much of the central and eastern US face temperatures running 20-30 degrees below average.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Temperatures in South Lake Tahoe will be below average, with the high likely staying below freezing and lows dropping to the teens to low 20s, according to the forecast.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Jan. 2025
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Heading into the midpoint with their 41st game to come in Dallas on Friday, the Thunder are having one of the greatest half seasons in NBA history, a fact that is getting weirdly little attention.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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For the year, Flutter expects its U.S. revenue to be $370 million lower than the previous guidance midpoint at $5.78 billion.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Avoid using the massager on the center of the throat.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Work from the outside edge of the stain toward the center to prevent spreading.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The alignment will be visible for about a month, until mid to late February.—
Gretchen Rundorff,
WIRED,
17 Jan. 2025
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Yes, but: Expect a chilly start to Monday with temperatures in the mid 20s as the march begins.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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