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as in mean
a middle point between extremes
his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
you must mark the exact middle point of each of these lines in order to solve the problem
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
a house that is middle-sized for that neighborhood a man of middle height
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Recent Examples of middle
ABC News, 2 May 2026
The Vikings, based on next season’s schedule (11th toughest in the NFL, which will be released soon), are expected back in the middle of the first round in 2027.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
ABC News, 2 May 2026
Highs on Monday will be in the middle 70s with 80s on deck for Tuesday.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Noun
For any ticketed passengers scheduled to fly Spirit or already in the middle of their trip, below are some tips from travel experts on how to navigate the situation.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The Vikings, based on next season’s schedule (11th toughest in the NFL, which will be released soon), are expected back in the middle of the first round in 2027.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Adjective
Princess Charlotte, the middle child and only daughter of Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, is celebrating her 11th birthday on Saturday, and the milestone is being marked with a personal touch on social media.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Highs on Monday will be in the middle 70s with 80s on deck for Tuesday.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle
Noun
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Through debt relief or other means, there are ways to regain control of your finances and potentially reduce or stop garnishment altogether.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In reality, Trump’s assault on democratic norms can be—and in fact, is being—successfully resisted through democratic means.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In perhaps the most striking example of learning during sleep, Konkoly, Paller, and several collaborators witnessed what amounted to conversations with people who were in the midst of dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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In the midst of war and crisis, children are paying the price.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Noun
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When the dust cleared, De Lander was the one wearing the title around her waist.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The most famous is the 16th-century Rialto Bridge, which sits roughly at the halfway point and is considered a remarkable architectural and engineering achievement of the Renaissance period.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The fifth and final season of Prime Video’s superhero satire series, The Boys, is nearing the halfway point this week.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Lions valued Mays’ ability to anchor in pass protection, after allowing the second-fastest average time to pressure and a pass-block win rate that ranked 31st in the NFL, per ESPN.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But prices will likely stay high simply because the supply is so low; the average price on April 15 was 30 cents higher than a month earlier, according to the American Automobile Association.—
Aaron Cantú,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hathaway best embodies this balance in a midpoint monologue when the deep-space mission seems doomed.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Compensatory pick salaries are calculated by finding the midpoint between the salaries immediately before and after the comp picks.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As a result, the mid-nineteenth century witnessed a dramatic increase in the creation of posts, including among tribes that had not typically made them before.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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There was no indication of a mid-air collision, and a second aircraft traveling nearby landed safely in New Braunfels.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Middle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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