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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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Relevance
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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
Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His ratings have been successful 64% of the time, delivering an average return of 22.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average cost of a dozen large, Grade A eggs was $6.23 in March — a record high that is up from an average of $2.99 in March last year and $3.45 in March 2023.
—Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Anunoby, in particular, averaged 23.1 points in March, the best scoring month of his career.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. — Conerly has all the physical components to become a reliable starting offensive lineman, but his ability to anchor against power is slightly below average.
—Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His ratings have been successful 64% of the time, delivering an average return of 22.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million annually, according to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu.
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The influx of visitors depends on the season.
—Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average cost of a dozen large, Grade A eggs was $6.23 in March — a record high that is up from an average of $2.99 in March last year and $3.45 in March 2023.
—Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Van Lith rose on draft boards after a redemptive fifth college season at TCU, leading the Horned Frogs to the Elite Eight while averaging 17.9 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Anunoby, in particular, averaged 23.1 points in March, the best scoring month of his career.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
Adjective
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In Lisbon, median real estate sales prices soared 62% from 2018 to 2024.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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The median sales price in the area is now $476,667, according to Zillow.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For 2025, retail growth predictions of 3.6% or better are holding firm, and while NRF economists are expecting slower growth for the near term, the trade group is expecting for normal growth to return in time.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This means the storm was no longer feeding off ocean waters, and did not have the structural characteristics of a typical hurricane anymore.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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By early next week, meteorologists expect a warming trend with temperatures rising to seasonal norms, the weather service said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the administration is breaking down norms and setting precedents faster than judges can stop it.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But perhaps Grindle’s most lasting contribution won’t be measured in towers raised or contracts won.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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From tracking heart rate and sleep patterns to measuring blood oxygen levels, smartwatches are helping people stay more in tune with their health than ever before.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But if the Americans need a goal to equalize or the game-winner late in the match, don’t be surprised if the Vancouver Whitecaps forward finds himself in the middle of things at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (Paramount+, Univision, 7 p.m. ET).—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But in many states, the Real ID rollout has been optional, with some choosing a standard license, which might require fewer documents or a lower fee.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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