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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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Spencer was recently crowned 2025 intermediate eastern sectionals champion and shared a TikTok video of himself skating in Wichita just hours before the crash.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But nine more races encompassing short tracks, road courses and intermediates all give Truex a chance to have one final moment of glory in victory lane before his Hall of Fame career wraps up.
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—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2022
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
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Adjective
Up-and-coming intermediate figure skater Cory Haynos, 16, and his parents Stephanie and Roger Haynos, were among those killed when their American Airlines flight from Wichita crashed into a military helicopter in Washington DC on Jan. 29, plunging into the Potomac River.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Spencer was recently crowned 2025 intermediate eastern sectionals champion and shared a TikTok video of himself skating in Wichita just hours before the crash.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
It’s rated for advanced intermediates into experts and designed for front side use and ripping groomers.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But nine more races encompassing short tracks, road courses and intermediates all give Truex a chance to have one final moment of glory in victory lane before his Hall of Fame career wraps up.
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—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Verb
With +play, Verizon is taking aim at other companies seeking to intermediate the relationship between streaming services and consumers, helping those services grow and expand, while taking a small cut in the process.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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But the average 30-year mortgage rate has since moved up, from a little over 6% in September to closer to 7% today.—
Ruth Thompson,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The average price of a new truck in January was $59,684, while SUVs sold for an average of $47,667, according to Cox Automotive.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Despite the hot streak, San Diego sits third in the Major Arena Soccer League, trailing first-place Chihuahua (13-2-0, 37 points) and second-place Baltimore (10-1-0, 29 points) as the regular season approaches the halfway point.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Bottom line: At around the halfway point of the reporting period, the season may not be as positive as the headline numbers indicate.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Qatar and Egypt have served as key intermediaries with Hamas throughout the conflict.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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In early America, there was a need for individuals who could not only serve as intermediaries between European and Indigenous groups, but between different languages—European and Native languages.—
Katrina Gulliver,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration's aggressive new immigration-detention policy has sparked a wave of concern and fear among immigrant communities, and now teachers and religious leaders are asking federal courts to intervene.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Marti Parra and other employees who attended the City Council meeting in January are hoping political leaders will find a way to intervene or put pressure on the hospital to improve the situation at Palmetto General.—
Verónica Egui Brito and,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The median annual launch price for a new drug jumped from about $2,000 in 2008 to about $180,000 in 2021, one study found.—
Robin Fields,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The median sale price for Hartford homes in December 2024 fell far below the average: $285,000 compared to $427,523, according to Construction Coverage.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Andrews’ brunette to blond ombre hair was styled straight and worn with a middle part courtesy of hairstylist Kylee Heath.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ballot was in a middle seat near the back on the January flight, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the conclusion of mediation, the mediator will propose a solution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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If mediators the United States, Qatar and Egypt are unable to broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas, the war could resume in early March.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Others argue that stopping U.S. funding for groups that oppose various governments could strengthen Washington's standing if it is seen as not seeking to interfere in internal politics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Street Profits, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, interfered in the match and allowed Gargano and Ciampa to retain the titles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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