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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
Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Trump's approval and disapproval ratings both currently stand at 48 percent, according to an average calculated by Newsweek.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
While people aged 61 and older were found to tip consistently, their tipping average is quite a bit lower than the three generations beneath them at 16.4%.
—Alyssa Davis, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
As a result, Herro is averaging career highs in field-goal attempts (18.2 per game), three-point attempts (9.6) and assists (5.8) this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For direct deposits, the average return in 2025 is $3,436, nearly 6% more than the $3,244 average in 2024.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Trump's approval and disapproval ratings both currently stand at 48 percent, according to an average calculated by Newsweek.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
By holding the Tigers 27-plus points below their ninth-in-the-nation average of 84.5 points a game.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
While people aged 61 and older were found to tip consistently, their tipping average is quite a bit lower than the three generations beneath them at 16.4%.
—Alyssa Davis, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Entering their matchup against Miami, Bridges had averaged 29.6 points, nine rebounds and 4.4 assists during his last five games, a mark only met during that same span by Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston’s Jayson Tatum.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
As a result, Herro is averaging career highs in field-goal attempts (18.2 per game), three-point attempts (9.6) and assists (5.8) this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
Adjective
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In 2017, the median home price in California was more than 2.5 times the national median, with coastal urban areas experiencing even higher prices.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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With the stock significantly off its highs and now trading closer to its historical median multiple, one analyst took a more bullish stance .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Volatility — though unnerving — is normal.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Are these normal things to think at this point in a serious relationship?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Her post serves as a counterpoint to those expectations, showing that a meaningful life does not have to conform to societal norms.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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See why this unique activist group continues to provoke strong reactions, challenge norms, and inspire communities around the world.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Attaching the Freyja to a Chair The Freyja is a black pad that measures 38 by 16 inches (HW) and has soft, flat padding arranged in polygonal panels.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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Contender, a 1,653-pound male great white shark measuring 13 feet, 9 inches, is being tracked off the coast of Florida, according to OCEARCH.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anyone expecting a quick concession by the EU to equalize tariffs is likely to be disappointed, because Trump has said Europe has imposed an unfair regime on U.S. imports because of its use of subtle disguises known as non-tariff barriers.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rella Suskin, equity analyst at Morningstar, said Trump’s levy threats were likely a negotiating tactic aimed at equalizing U.S.-EU auto tariffs.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Under California law, standard golf carts are allowed to operate solely on and around golf courses, according to Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, which has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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The ad was standard political fare — a black and white picture of Moskowitz, looking forlorn, and ominous music in the background.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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