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as in median
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
since a Chihuahua seems as impractical as a Saint Bernard, let's get a dog of more average dimensions
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as in normal
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
just an average day at the office
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
the company's marketing people want to interview average teenagers to see what kinds of clothes appeal to them
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as in norm
what is typical of a group, class, or series
my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater
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as in to measure
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as in to equalize
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Recent Examples of average
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Temperatures across much of the nation on Christmas are, for the most part, forecast to be 5 to 15 degrees above average for the West, Midwest and South.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
His strikeouts and walks per nine innings were both better than his career averages.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Trump’s tariff impact Global investment bank and financial services company Goldman Sachs projected the Trump administration will raise tariffs on Chinese imports, averaging a 20% hike, with higher rates for non-consumer goods.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
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An average international roundtrip is $1,630 — 13% more expensive.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Temperatures across much of the nation on Christmas are, for the most part, forecast to be 5 to 15 degrees above average for the West, Midwest and South.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
By the numbers: California's overall on-time graduation rate was 87% in 2022, up from 76.3% in 2011 — and higher than the nationwide average of 86.6%.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
His strikeouts and walks per nine innings were both better than his career averages.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
So far, he's thrown one touchdown compared to nine interceptions in his 13 games of NFL experience and averaged just 3.9 yards per attempt.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Trump’s tariff impact Global investment bank and financial services company Goldman Sachs projected the Trump administration will raise tariffs on Chinese imports, averaging a 20% hike, with higher rates for non-consumer goods.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2024
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The median sale price of luxury homes increased most in Providence, Rhode Island, (16.5% increase to $1,395,000), San Jose, California, (16.4% increase to $4,830,000) and Nassau County, New York, (14.3% increase to $2,572,500) as of July, according to Redfin.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The group’s economist, Lawrence Yun, projected the median U.S. home price would continue to increase in 2025, but at a slower pace compared to previous years, reaching a $410,700 median existing-home price.Brett Rowland | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures are expected to be close to average for the time of year in the Great Plains, but lower than normal readings are anticipated for much of the Midwest, East and South up to January 16.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Only Byard’s move to the Eagles didn’t come under normal circumstances.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines and the typical flurry of resolutions — many may be eager to look and feel healthier.Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Sporty Zip-Up A zipped sportswear jacket can add a bit of dimension to your typical fashion look.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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This podcast celebrates ballroom culture while challenging norms and advocating for trans visibility.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps this is to get around Egyptian cinema’s censorious norms, which lends credence to Khalifa’s initially hazy approach to details and relationships, as Ghada prepares to embark on her hajj to Mecca.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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Most of those cuts (528) will take place at Ross’ Central Valley distribution center, measured at 1.7 million square feet.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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Experts say that professionalism should be measured by the quality of your work.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wealth Taxes: An increase in capital gains tax on shares is expected rather than equalizing rates with income tax.Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Finding a few flaky specs on your head isn’t anything out of the ordinary.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like in previous years, the live show was dominated by domestic issues, with journalists and ordinary citizens asking about soaring consumer prices and mortgages, paltry pensions and a shortage of doctors.Vladimir Isachenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The number in the castle was therefore whittled down to the standard 22, with three then selected as traitors by host Claudia Winkleman.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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As of that date, a standard driver's license or identification card won’t get you through a TSA checkpoint.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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