1
as in middle
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
the median price of a home in the area
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2
as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
determine the median point between your two speakers, and test your stereo system from there
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as in average
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Recent Examples of median
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All patients otherwise received the current standard of care and were followed for a median of nearly four years.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Far more concerning is the fact that the median age of onset for eating disorders in the United States coincides with the typical age of college enrollment.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
If PepsiCo merely tracks that median, the stock could move from $150 to roughly $190.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All patients otherwise received the current standard of care and were followed for a median of nearly four years.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Marin’s median family income of $120,030, according to Census data, is the highest of any California county.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Far more concerning is the fact that the median age of onset for eating disorders in the United States coincides with the typical age of college enrollment.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for median
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bullpen was taxed and the Royals were down a run in the middle frames.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After airing the third episode of its 27th season on August 20, a new South Park once again will be absent this week from Comedy Central and Paramount+, and that looks to be the new normal for the rest of the show’s 10-episode run this year.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Only two of Swift’s albums appear below the halfway mark on the 200-spot ranking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As Phoenix passes the halfway mark of this year’s monsoon, dramatic downpours, gusty haboobs and streaks of lightning across the sky have been mostly absent.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anchoring the disparate variants of the LeBron 23 while serving as a containment system is a large panel shaped like James’ crown logo taking up the majority of the medial upper.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, there’s a name for this: shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome in medical-speak.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for bonds, Bilkie said, investors may want to keep a mix of maturities, essentially having an equal portion in short term, intermediate term, and long-term bond funds.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Invesco recently said the Fed's rate cuts provide a favorable environment for bond investments, particularly in intermediate-term bonds.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The letter is publicly visible for the first time since its existence was first reported by The Wall Street Journal in mid July.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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By mid-century, the ice had retreated eastward but still encompassed Prow Knob.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Median.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/median. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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