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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
the median price of a home in the area
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Relevance
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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
determine the median point between your two speakers, and test your stereo system from there
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as in normal
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Recent Examples of median
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
The age of the median voter is now fifty-two.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Chase Jordan
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
By 2025, a developer had turned it into Wilson Station Apartments — a 102-apartment complex in which 97 units are reserved for residents with incomes below 80% of the Boise median.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Adjective
The median home value in Boulder County is $756,300, which is 40% higher than the state median of $539,400 and 127% higher than the national median of $332,700, according to the Community Foundation Boulder County.
—Andrea Steffes-Tuttle, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
The age of the median voter is now fifty-two.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Noun
The organization calculated the average tuition and financial aid assistance at schools around the nation, then report the median of those averages.
—Chase Jordan
june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
By 2025, a developer had turned it into Wilson Station Apartments — a 102-apartment complex in which 97 units are reserved for residents with incomes below 80% of the Boise median.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for median
Adjective
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Conversely, the department said its review of medical school admissions data from 2023 to 2025 found that 93% of white and certain Asian applicants had MCAT scores at or above those of the average Black student.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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In 2012, the average American adult shifted focus after 74 seconds; today, that’s down to 47 seconds.—
Christian Perry,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Most likely, the new normal in the Persian Gulf will be chronic instability and frequent disruptions in shipping.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Rue’s death comes just 45 minutes into the finale, around the halfway point.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Playing all the way out of the back, defender Alex Freeman weighted a perfect pass to Pepi across the halfway line and the striker charged forward, drawing the Senegalese defense once again.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Thick rope laces and leather sockliners further separate the pairs from standard Air Force 1s, while custom Oregon embroidery appears on both the lateral and medial sides.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, Young hit third-round pick Chris Brazzell over the middle on an intermediate route.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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If the snake population continues to decline, this could have harmful effects on the ecosystem, as snakes are both intermediate and apex predators, serving as both predator and prey.—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Electricity for a mid-sized farm can cost $50,000 month.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Next planting time for all tomato varieties is mid-August for fall harvest.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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“Median.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/median. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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