as in partially
in some measure or degree
that was a halfway decent performance of a difficult piece
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
when halfway measures, such as posting signs, failed to keep people off the property, a fence was erected
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as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
by the time she had reached the halfway point, she was ready to quit the marathon
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Recent Examples of halfway
Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This is fine dining halfway up Beaver Creek Mountain.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
So much focus for the Miami Hurricanes right now is on their present as the team continues through its spring practice regiment, which is nearing the halfway point this week.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
On a match day, the keenest supporters would gravitate to the main entrance halfway along, just after the dressing room windows where Ian Wright occasionally peered out and caused a commotion.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This is fine dining halfway up Beaver Creek Mountain.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
So far, at the halfway point of the sixth cycle RHNA, nearly 150 permits have been issued combined in the moderate and above moderate categories throughout Solana Beach, 32 in the low income, and none in very low.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
So much focus for the Miami Hurricanes right now is on their present as the team continues through its spring practice regiment, which is nearing the halfway point this week.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
Adverb
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Consumer beauty, entailing Covergirl, Max Factor, Rimmel and more, saw net revenue drop 8% in the three months ended Dec. 31 on the back of declines in color cosmetics and body care, which were partially offset by growth in mass fragrance.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Before pouring in the cocktail, partially cover a martini glass rim in vanilla icing, then roll it in a combination of coconut flakes, grated carrot, brown sugar, and crushed nuts to top it off.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If the data used to train an AI system is incomplete or skewed, the resulting insights can reinforce inequities rather than resolve them.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The picture of the race is incomplete with so many more ballots left to tally.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are five total categories: 20% off for customers who can fit through the smallest space, 15% for the next-smallest space, 10% off for the middle space, 5% off for the next-largest opening and full price for those who can only fit through the largest gap.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the middle floor, where Wade’s cousins used to live, a Ring camera had been installed.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to aviation analytics company Cirium, out of about 60 long-distance international airlines the company surveyed for Afar, just under half offer a true, completely separate, first-class cabin.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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The actor wore a bifurcated button-down shirt that was half white, with the other half resembling the colors and shapes of the Palestinian flag: a red triangle against green, white, and black stripes.—
James Factora,
Them.,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Schopper's store was allegedly selling two human skull fragments for $90, a human clavicle and scapula for $90, a human rib for $35, a human vertebrae for $35 and a partial human skull for $600, the affidavit said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Karim, 29, says snail harvesting has proved to be profitable, beneficial and much in demand -- one of many Tunisians who say the mollusks are providing a partial solution to the nation's 40% youth unemployment rate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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This partly reflected expectations for slowing growth, but also served as a reminder of the traditional status of the American bond market as a haven for investors.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In summer, the shrub's partly matured growth known as semi-hardwood can also be cut for propagating. Propagating Hydrangeas from Stem Cuttings Mid-spring or early summer is the best time to take hydrangea cuttings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta Falcons: Shemar Stewart, DE, Texas A&M The Falcons have been deficient in pass rushers for years.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In 2022 Placer County dropped its approval after an appeals court found that its environmental report was deficient in four areas, including emergency evacuation analysis.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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