as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
her mid molar will have to be extracted and replaced by a bridge
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Recent Examples of mid
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts have consistently celebrated the muscle car from its rise in the 1960s, to its fall in the 1970s, and through its resurgence in the 1980s.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
Tropical Storm Norma was named in the Pacific on Tuesday evening and could impact Cabo San Lucas mid to late week as a Category 2 hurricane.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
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Adjective
But while that effort may have been enough to dispatch a genuinely mid Senators team, the Panthers are going to be a different beast.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts have consistently celebrated the muscle car from its rise in the 1960s, to its fall in the 1970s, and through its resurgence in the 1980s.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
An early bloomer that opens in mid to late June and continues into August.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
Tropical Storm Norma was named in the Pacific on Tuesday evening and could impact Cabo San Lucas mid to late week as a Category 2 hurricane.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mid
Adjective
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The halfway point of the U.S. Open is here, which means half the field is heading home.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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That marks the halfway point in the collected diaries, a huge hit in Australia and now available in the U.S. for the first time.—
Jessica Stanley,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Preposition
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Also among Thames’ credits is a guest turn in three episodes as the young version of Walker (Jared Padalecki) in 2021 and 2022 in the CW police drama Walker.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Florence Pugh, Jenna Ortega, Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Lucy Liu are among the few celebrities who have also been spotted with the Nirvana bag in various colorways.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 June 2025
Preposition
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The Central Stage showcase will take place on July 8. Small Screen, Big Ambitions Another pivotal development in this year’s industry program is the expansion beyond feature films to embrace small-screen content, made possible through a new partnership with Central European Media Enterprises.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The spirit of the Princess Bride carried the team through the lengthy production period that was stymied by the Covid pandemic and Tosti points out that the movie defied odds by making box office money in 2021 when cinemagoers remained reluctant to head to the theater.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Preposition
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An Australian television journalist reporting live from downtown Los Angeles amid the large-scale protests over President Trump's immigration crackdown was hit in the leg by a rubber bullet, her network said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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As of yet, there’s still no word on when Trent Alexander-Arnold will be presented amid completing what was a free transfer in theory from Liverpool.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Mid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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