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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
Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His ratings have been successful 64% of the time, delivering an average return of 22.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average cost of a dozen large, Grade A eggs was $6.23 in March — a record high that is up from an average of $2.99 in March last year and $3.45 in March 2023.
—Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Anunoby, in particular, averaged 23.1 points in March, the best scoring month of his career.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr. — Conerly has all the physical components to become a reliable starting offensive lineman, but his ability to anchor against power is slightly below average.
—Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
His ratings have been successful 64% of the time, delivering an average return of 22.5%.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million annually, according to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu.
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The influx of visitors depends on the season.
—Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average cost of a dozen large, Grade A eggs was $6.23 in March — a record high that is up from an average of $2.99 in March last year and $3.45 in March 2023.
—Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Van Lith rose on draft boards after a redemptive fifth college season at TCU, leading the Horned Frogs to the Elite Eight while averaging 17.9 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Anunoby, in particular, averaged 23.1 points in March, the best scoring month of his career.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
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In Lisbon, median real estate sales prices soared 62% from 2018 to 2024.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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The median sales price in the area is now $476,667, according to Zillow.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For 2025, retail growth predictions of 3.6% or better are holding firm, and while NRF economists are expecting slower growth for the near term, the trade group is expecting for normal growth to return in time.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Join 22 others in the comments View Comments The airline also expects its own employment level in 2025 to be down from 2024 levels, though executives said that would be done through normal attrition caused by retirement and other voluntary departures, and not any layoff of staff.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gaining insights into tariff talks would fall squarely within Beijing's typical spying domains, Gundert said.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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By the early 1960s, a typical Broadway season would field on average 60 or so shows.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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By early next week, meteorologists expect a warming trend with temperatures rising to seasonal norms, the weather service said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Education experts say the growing number of uncertified teachers working in Texas schools could undermine efforts to improve student achievement, which continues to lag behind pre-pandemic norms.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Friday’s report on inflation at the wholesale level was backward looking, measuring March’s price levels.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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That’s a major move for a market that typically measures things in hundredths of a percentage point.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But if the Americans need a goal to equalize or the game-winner late in the match, don’t be surprised if the Vancouver Whitecaps forward finds himself in the middle of things at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (Paramount+, Univision, 7 p.m. ET).—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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If Congress immediately equalized funding levels, taxpayers would save more than $560 billion over the next decade, according to new research from our organization.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Braking, via 4-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, is efficient.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The series, working with plenty of time never forsakes a standard television clip.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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