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
  • Courtesy Kellie Carlson And the attack has left no fear of the ocean's depths.
    Morgan Chesky, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Found in depths ranging from 600 to 6,000 feet, this predator thrives in the twilight and midnight zones, where sunlight is as scarce as food.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of depths
Noun
  • Second, calls to abolish the department aren’t nearly as radical or threatening as much of the media coverage suggests.
    Frederick Hess, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Investigators believe Mayes was struck by a red Toyota sedan, police said in a social media post.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of media
Noun
  • This might involve regular training, updates to policies to reflect changing societal norms, and feedback systems that gauge how valued your employees feel.
    Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While some leaders cling to pre-pandemic norms, citing the need for in-person collaboration, employees have tasted the flexibility of remote work and are reluctant to give it up.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Fast forward to this season and that quartet have reached new heights.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • After the fact, the creators had a group of non-NBA players of various heights stand in the same spots as the players and filmed them shooting hundreds of shots.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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