as in middle
a middle point between extremes
both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground
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Recent Examples of middle ground
There are practical steps Trump could take to navigate a middle ground.
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Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In my opinion, the style strikes the ideal middle ground between baggy and skinny jeans — polished enough to wear to the office yet comfortable enough to run errands and relax in.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If most of these feel like you, welcome to the middle ground.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Instead, the system is a type of middle ground, as the ABS Challenge System allows teams to request a fast review of very important ball-strike calls during a game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
In my opinion, the style strikes the ideal middle ground between baggy and skinny jeans — polished enough to wear to the office yet comfortable enough to run errands and relax in.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If most of these feel like you, welcome to the middle ground.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Instead, the system is a type of middle ground, as the ABS Challenge System allows teams to request a fast review of very important ball-strike calls during a game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for middle ground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle ground
middle
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There was one consequential defensive bust that was likely related to Warner’s absence, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was particularly effective throwing to the middle of the field, where Warner usually roams.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fred Warner spoke from the middle of the 49ers’ locker room.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Middle ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle%20ground. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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