1
as in middle
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
the median price of a home in the area
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2
as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
determine the median point between your two speakers, and test your stereo system from there
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as in average
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Recent Examples of median
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Crews are working to pour concrete for a median that will go between the east and westbound lanes in parts of NuLu, Halcomb said.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Sarah Linn
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The result is a headline inflation rate that understates the pain for the median household.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
At the scene, investigators located Wright’s car, a 2013 gray Honda Civic CRX, halfway on the median on Northeast Chouteau Trafficway, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Crews are working to pour concrete for a median that will go between the east and westbound lanes in parts of NuLu, Halcomb said.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
San Jose residents had an annual median household income of $141,565 in 2023, the site said, while median housing costs total $2,775 a month.
—Sarah Linn
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The result is a headline inflation rate that understates the pain for the median household.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for median
Adjective
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Seizeen Store Inflatable Hot Tub with Massage Jets This isn’t your average inflatable tub.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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In terms of precipitation, the seasonal temperature outlook predicts a 33%-40% likelihood of an above average amount of precipitation for the entire state during the winter months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the time of the attack, the first victim had been sleeping in the middle seat and awoke to Usiripalli standing above him.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli then allegedly lunged toward Minor B – who was seated to Minor A’s right in a middle seat in the center row of the aircraft – and struck Minor B in the back of his head with the fork.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Otherwise, things should be mainly dry with temperatures close to seasonal normals.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s become the new normal for this franchise.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Based on author Julia Quinn’s romance series of the same name, the fourth season marks the halfway point of the series overall as each season focuses on the eight Bridgerton siblings’ pursuit of love.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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The journey begins with mild goosebumps but will take a grisly turn at the halfway point, warns Liu.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Scudero, who came into the game leading the country with 50 receptions, 845 yards receiving and eight touchdowns, was held to six catches for 25 yards and required medial attention multiple times during the loss.—
Aaron Johnson,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025
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In 2016, he was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship after tearing his ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus, an injury that kept him out of action for seven months.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sixty-eight percent of ASC’s funding for long-term intermediate care group homes comes from Medicaid, said Pat Murphy, ASC’s chief executive.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles won the Super Bowl last season due to their wide receiver duo of DeVonta Smith and Brown, both of whom are elite route runners who can make big plays and generate separation on intermediate routes.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Robinson expects most businesses to be open by mid-year 2026.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Qiy Ankle Boots These suede ankle boots strike the exact right balance of fashionable and functional—mid-height, subtly heeled, and endlessly wearable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Median.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/median. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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