variants
or media
1
as in middles
a middle point between extremes
trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned
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as in instrumentalities
something used to achieve an end
regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change
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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city
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as in psychics
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son
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Recent Examples of mediums
Thomas’s character is also a way of posing questions about the relationship between politics and media now.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump has had amazing survival instincts through his tumultuous 15 months in office during his second term, despite a battering from a Democrat-friendly media and ongoing protests by citizens irate with his leadership.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Petrochemical zone struck in Iran Iranian state media reported air strikes at a petrochemical zone in southwestern Iran, with five people reported injured so far.
—Luke Fountain,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bruins practiced in front of a crowd with more than 150 recruits, alumni, and media members in attendance for the full practice session at Spaulding Field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Five people were killed, Iranian state media reported, citing a provincial security official.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The media came up with another label.
—Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Trump has had amazing survival instincts through his tumultuous 15 months in office during his second term, despite a battering from a Democrat-friendly media and ongoing protests by citizens irate with his leadership.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Their study examines the benefits and drawbacks of social and digital media use across the lifespan.
—Crista Marchesseault, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Petrochemical zone struck in Iran Iranian state media reported air strikes at a petrochemical zone in southwestern Iran, with five people reported injured so far.
—Luke Fountain,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The Wushan Goddess Elevator is 905 meters long, or nearly 3,000 feet, according to state media, and climbs the height of an 80-story building.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bruins practiced in front of a crowd with more than 150 recruits, alumni, and media members in attendance for the full practice session at Spaulding Field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Five people were killed, Iranian state media reported, citing a provincial security official.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The media came up with another label.
—Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediums
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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While widely recognized for writing the generation-defining 1995 film Kids at just 19 years old, Korine has continuously pushed the boundaries of traditional filmmaking, seamlessly crossing into painting, photography, collage, drawing, and virtual environments.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Comfort in institutional environments.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The town, about 25 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to mediums, psychics and healers, many practicing out of their homes.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Think past life regression meditations, tarot and oracle card readings, and even sessions with psychics.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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About 7 million barrels per day of that loss is being made up through other means, like the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, Fujairah, in the United Arab Emirates and the release of strategic reserves, according to Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Reich says philanthropy is still regularly used by people with means to cultivate their reputations.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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My top two venues are the Hollywood Bowl and probably Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado for the same reason.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Until recently, the brash persona and policies—both domestic and foreign—that seemed to conflict with GOP norms set the president apart from his party predecessors.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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What's more, it has not been embraced by the courts or the legal norms of the country for 160 years.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Mediums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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