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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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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
Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Cats have an average body temperature of around 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, a little higher than ours, which is approximately 98.6 Fahrenheit.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Faye’s data shows that 75% of American travelers are planning trips to Europe, spending an average of $5,832 per person.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Guard Jayden Epps, one of the returning starters, is averaging 14.7 points per game this season but didn’t play in the loss at Marquette on Tuesday because of an injury; his status remains unclear for Saturday.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The year was the warmest ever for the continent, with average temperatures 0.28°C (0.47°F) hotter than the previous record, set in 2020.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Cats have an average body temperature of around 100-102 degrees Fahrenheit, a little higher than ours, which is approximately 98.6 Fahrenheit.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
The researchers found that the medaka males mated an average of 19 times per day, with some only achieving four and others up to 27 times.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Faye’s data shows that 75% of American travelers are planning trips to Europe, spending an average of $5,832 per person.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
For the season, Middleton has averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Guard Jayden Epps, one of the returning starters, is averaging 14.7 points per game this season but didn’t play in the loss at Marquette on Tuesday because of an injury; his status remains unclear for Saturday.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for average
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What To Know The median monthly housing payment hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3 percent from 2023 and 86 percent from 2019, according to .—
Robert Thorpe,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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That’s the median home price in the Pacific Palisades, according to Redfin.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The director had a charmed and normal childhood, by all accounts; he was born in Montana but moved all over the country as a kid, living in Washington, North Carolina, Idaho, and Virginia at various points.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Having something so violent rip you from your normal can leave a person feeling lost, even violated.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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But, according to Justin Mankin, a climate scientist at Dartmouth College, rising global temperatures are now detectable in various extreme weather events and many more typical weather patterns.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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The remotes support three speed levels: Cine for slower shots, Normal for typical use, and Sport for high-speed performance.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
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The day is getting late in salvaging traditional American growth, opportunity, and prosperity—GDP growth at sub 2-percent per annum this millennium, half or less of the pre-income tax norm.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Friday’s 25-point blowout by a surging Oklahoma City Thunder team, a legitimate threat to the championship throne, showcased the troubling norm for opponents exploiting New York’s lack of reliable bench depth.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Earthquake magnitudes are measured on a logarithmic scale, meaning each whole number increase represents a tenfold increase in power of the seismic waves, resulting in approximately 31.6 times more energy released.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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By applying this metric, a company can measure the benefits of an initiative relative to its price tag, enabling a clear assessment of its cost efficiency.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The reform consolidated the public defense services of the state’s 44 counties under one statewide umbrella and aimed to equalize pay and standardize case management and other processes.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Jan. 2025
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But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Many civilians – ordinary people who weren’t fighting in the war – died, and whole cities were destroyed.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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No specialized charging infrastructure is required, as the battery can be recharged overnight using standard 110 V outlets.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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In addition to exclusivity, suites are larger than standard staterooms, offering more personal space.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Average.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/average. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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