as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
four is the medial number between one and seven
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Recent Examples of medial
Since flat footers tend to overpronate, this shoe is engineered with what the brand calls a stability plane, but is basically a medial post, a device in the midsole that’s firmer than the rest of the sole, in order to keep feet aligned.
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Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2016, he was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after tearing his ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus, an injury that kept him out of action for seven months.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent research published in The Lancet Rheumatology evaluated 68 participants with medial compartment osteoarthritis (which affects the inside part of your knee).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Overlays and reinforcements on the medial side of the shoe are designed to stand up to sliding.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
In 2016, he was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after tearing his ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus, an injury that kept him out of action for seven months.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent research published in The Lancet Rheumatology evaluated 68 participants with medial compartment osteoarthritis (which affects the inside part of your knee).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Overlays and reinforcements on the medial side of the shoe are designed to stand up to sliding.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medial
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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George, on holiday from Athens, is middle-aged and hopelessly uncool, but Edward likes him anyway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Always falling on February 2nd—the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox—people all over the world wait with bated breath to find out if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Indiana legislative session has almost reached the halfway point with major bills advancing at quick pace this week and shifting from one chamber to the other for consideration.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The actual costs for things such as meat, dairy, produce, frozen foods and cleaning products were compared to the state's median household income to determine where people spend the most.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, said Burton, the bill classifies lot rental fees as a homeownership activity, meaning that mobile home owners making less than 140% of area median income — $123,900 for a family of four in Miami-Dade County — could qualify for up to six months of lot rental assistance.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Check the requirements for your specific type of orchid, since some varieties are warm-growing in daytime temperatures from 80 to 90 degrees, intermediate growing from 70 to 80 degrees, or cool-growing from 60 to 70 degrees.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Finding a boundary receiver who can win outside the numbers in the intermediate and deep areas is critical.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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And third, the center of the nebula is obscure, with what looks like a wispy cloud in the foreground blocking us from seeing the central star itself.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Built for a client focused on results rather than polish by Nick Maselli, the robot—named Sourccey—features a cylindrical, mobile body with a domed top, two articulated arms, and a central vertical lift for handling garments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gratifyingly, nothing about this adaptation has the air of an intermediary stop.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The newspaper said Qatari officials played an intermediary role in the discussions, citing Rodríguez’s close personal ties with Qatar’s ruling family.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His Mediterranean roots fuel a perpetual chase for sunshine, while his creative sweet spot strangely hits mid-journey rather than at destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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This mid-decade redraw specifically targeted Precinct 2, diluting the voting power of minority communities by ‘cracking’ neighborhoods and ‘packing’ voters to gain political power.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Medial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medial. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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