1
as in decent
of average to below average quality
your grades are mediocre and barely acceptable
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2
as in terrible
of low quality
mediocre carvings in a pseudo-African style that are sold to tourists
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Recent Examples of mediocre
In the mediocre East, the Bulls are good enough to have at least a shot at the postseason.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Walsh and his defensive coordinator, George Seifert, correctly diagnosed Miami’s mediocre running game.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Even watching a mediocre Cubs team couldn’t spoil his experience.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
On a mediocre team, Ichiro appeared in 143 games, the fourth-most on the team and his .284 average was the highest amongst regulars who were there for the entire season.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Walsh and his defensive coordinator, George Seifert, correctly diagnosed Miami’s mediocre running game.
—Mark Purdy, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
Even watching a mediocre Cubs team couldn’t spoil his experience.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
On a mediocre team, Ichiro appeared in 143 games, the fourth-most on the team and his .284 average was the highest amongst regulars who were there for the entire season.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediocre
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Fleischmann, who had been at the card game but left at a decent hour, was furious.—
Christopher B. Daly,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Employers are posting fewer jobs and monthly job openings have tumbled from a record 12.2 million in March 2022 to 7.6 million in December -- still a decent number by historical standards.—
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8 Feb. 2025
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There have been plenty of terrible Oscar hosts over the years but this was a car crash that could easily have been avoided.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Secrets bob to the surface like drowning victims from the deep until nobody — not even the reader — can easily separate the terrible truth from even more terrible fictions.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s still no satisfactory explanation for a 13-10 home loss to the middling 2024 Wolverines on Nov. 30, arguably the most shocking outcome that rivalry has seen.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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But the federal investigation was not satisfactory to many of King’s family members and associates, who knew of the FBI’s years-long investigation of the minister, and Director J. Edgar Hoover’s obsession with him as a potential communist influence.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Cosgrove, a rookie revelation in 2023, is looking to bounce back after a poor 2024 season.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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But shortly after its release, AT&T dropped the device’s price down to just $0.99 in what was an unmistakable sign of poor sales – and perhaps an indication that consumers didn’t want more Facebook on their phone other than in its app.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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After a middling interview with Miles Teller, they were joined by Mike Myers as Coffee Talk host Linda Richman, and the joy between the 2000s stars getting to banter with their Nineties predecessor doing one of his most beloved characters was palpable.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Nuggets were a middling .500 team, trending toward disappointment.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
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For example, new builds are cheaper than existing homes in Austin, Texas, where builders have cranked out more (relatively) affordable inventory.—
Brianna Crane,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Also, when compared to active mutual funds, with an average fee of 1.02%, active ETFs are relatively cheaper.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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One medium sweet potato provides 3.8 grams of fiber, 2.3 grams of protein, and 103 calories.26 Sweet potatoes also contain carotenoids and other compounds that can help fight inflammation, support heart health, improve cognitive function, and protect against cancer.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fun Pass Holders’ Exclusive: Free Cheesy Bread with the purchase of any medium, large, or X-Tra Large pizza; available 2/3 – 2/9 (in-store only).—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Switch to store brands Over the decades, store brands have evolved from inferior generics into private-label offerings that compete with name brands on quality and price.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Despite Qorvo’s excellent product portfolio and competitiveness with peers Broadcom and Skyworks Solutions, the company’s gross and operating margins have been inferior.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Mediocre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediocre. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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