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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant
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as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediate
John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
The federal lawsuit from Pennsylvania would go to an intermediate appeals court first, while the Michigan and North Carolina cases would be heard by state appellate and supreme courts before arriving at the nation's highest court.
—Catherine Cole, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024
Stowe, Vermont Roughly a three-hour drive from Boston, Stowe offers an incredibly varied terrain for its 116 different trails: 16 percent are considered beginner, 55 percent are for intermediates, and 29 percent are for expert-level skiers and snowboarders.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
The Fed would intermediate wholesale and retail payments, including as the direct counterparty to U.S. consumers.
—Kevin Warsh, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
Both gondolas will be in operation, providing access to beginner and intermediate terrain.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
The federal lawsuit from Pennsylvania would go to an intermediate appeals court first, while the Michigan and North Carolina cases would be heard by state appellate and supreme courts before arriving at the nation's highest court.
—Catherine Cole, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Dangerous stuff The two chemicals at issue are primarily used as intermediates in the manufacture of common products.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024
Stowe, Vermont Roughly a three-hour drive from Boston, Stowe offers an incredibly varied terrain for its 116 different trails: 16 percent are considered beginner, 55 percent are for intermediates, and 29 percent are for expert-level skiers and snowboarders.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
Of the Colts’ four completions of 20 yards or more in the last two games, three have been short to intermediate throws that the receiver turned into a bigger play.
—The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
The Fed would intermediate wholesale and retail payments, including as the direct counterparty to U.S. consumers.
—Kevin Warsh, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
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Their average winning margin in their seven home wins thus far is 4.7 points.Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Delta Air Lines’ president told investors in November, for example, that the airline now sells more than 70% of its premium seating, with only 12% going to frequent flyer upgrades on average.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, somber faces walked, one by one, Thursday morning toward the oak tree planted along a sidewalk at the halfway mark of the annual Piedmont Turkey Trot.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2024
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These boots reach the halfway mark between the height of the classic and mini boots at 5 inches tall, pairing well with everything from comfortable leggings and joggers — the latter being actress Jennifer Lawrence’s pants choice, paired with a white tee and tan bag.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Traditional energy transactions often involve intermediaries, which adds to overall costs.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sansone, who acted as an intermediary with the snowplow companies, received the money and passed some of it back to Gironda, the charges alleged.Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Kelce appeared to ask the fan after smashing their phone on the ground, as others began to intervene.Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sonya Winner, senior counsel at the law firm Covington & Burling, which is representing the Family Violence Appellate Project, argued that the state’s high court needs to intervene to address the situation.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the past century, the median new home build has more than doubled in size, from just over 1k sq. ft. to nearly 2.5k sq. ft.Zachary Crockett, thehustle.co, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company reports that the median user interaction lasts 60 seconds.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Two roomy compartments, a zippered middle section, and a small pocket under the front clasp mean plenty of storage options to divide up essentials like a wallet and keys and makeup or perfume.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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For her glam, Paltrow styled her hair sleek and straight with a middle part.Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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State of play: A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday for talks with Egyptian mediators about the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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Related article The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in 4 maps and charts Qatar, a key mediator in previous Gaza ceasefire negotiations, stepped back from its role this month and shut Hamas’ political office in the capital Doha after concluding that the two sides are no longer negotiating in good faith.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Neither the attorney general nor my office interfered nor influenced that process.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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That may be because such costs are difficult for a president to control without interfering in the free market, even as Trump hammered President Joe Biden on the issue.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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