averages 1 of 2

plural of average
as in norms
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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averages

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of average

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
Noun
  • Looking ahead, Danish sees the innovative casting in Last Call as part of a larger theater movement that challenges traditional norms and explores fresh creative approaches.
    Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • But in recent years, these norms have been weakening.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Many licensed operators were accepting of higher costs to meet rigorous health, environmental, and business standards.
    John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.
    John Murn, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Knowing what varieties do well equals a better chance at a healthy plant that produces a bountiful harvest.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This equals about 11-22 grams of omega-6 fats per day.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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