middles

noun

Definition of middlesnext
plural of middle
1
as in means
a middle point between extremes his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale

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2
as in centers
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface put the serving dish in the middle of the table

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3
as in waists
the middle region of the human torso clutched the football tightly against her middle

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4
as in midsts
the most intense or characteristic phase of something I'm right in the middle of a tax audit, so can you come back later?

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  1. depths
  2. media
  3. norms
  4. heights
  5. standards
Noun
  • Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Durin finally snapped to his senses in time to give his life to battle the beast and leave it trapped in the depths of the mine.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of depths
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  • The company’s social media post promoting the Palm Angels and Alpinestars x MoneyGram Haas team jacket drove an 833 percent increase in engagement compared to Palm Angles’ yearly engagement average.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Prioritize Your Media Presence My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to prioritize building a media presence from day one.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of media
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  • This remarkable achievement not only empowers women but also exemplifies the profound impact that diverse leadership can have on shaping societal norms and driving sustainable progress.
    Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • From celebrating newfound wisdom to quietly managing symptoms, the way women navigate menopause is shaped by cultural norms, language, and access to healthcare.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of norms
Noun
  • The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, the update allows for better identification and analysis of significant wave events and calculation of wave heights.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • The rule first tightened the emissions standards for non-mercury metals.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The measure also requires plants that use lignite coal to meet the same mercury emissions standards as facilities firing other types of coal.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
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