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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant
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as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediate
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
This allowed the researchers to encode the spin state at one end of the antimony atom’s spin sequence as a 0 and the spin state at the other end as a 1, with the six intermediate states serving as ancillary states.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s rated for advanced intermediates into experts and designed for front side use and ripping groomers.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2022
Of the Colts’ four completions of 20 yards or more in the last two games, three have been short to intermediate throws that the receiver turned into a bigger play.
—The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
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Adjective
There's also intermediate progression terrain with just enough challenge to keep things spicy, a dedicated beginner area, and a 9.4-mile green run that winds from the top of the mountain to the bottom (the longest ski run in North America).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
This allowed the researchers to encode the spin state at one end of the antimony atom’s spin sequence as a 0 and the spin state at the other end as a 1, with the six intermediate states serving as ancillary states.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
But intermediates especially will appreciate how confidence-inspiring the Santa Ana 87 is all over the mountain.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s rated for advanced intermediates into experts and designed for front side use and ripping groomers.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
With +play, Verizon is taking aim at other companies seeking to intermediate the relationship between streaming services and consumers, helping those services grow and expand, while taking a small cut in the process.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2022
Of the Colts’ four completions of 20 yards or more in the last two games, three have been short to intermediate throws that the receiver turned into a bigger play.
—The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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That basic annuity is calculated using years of service and the highest average pay during three consecutive years of service, so even employees who are eligible for the program could end up with a lower-than-expected benefit if they are pushed out.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The results of the annual poverty tracker, which estimated the average family needs to make $50,000 just to afford basic necessities, immediately sparked backlash as New Yorkers are squeezed by inflation.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Indiana lawmakers are on break this week, having made it to the halfway point of the legislative session.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Young played outdoor venues all across North America with his longtime band Crazy Horse, but the tour was called off at the halfway point.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code automate processes, reducing the need for intermediaries and minimizing operational risks.—
Geoff Ira,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to Earles, the Disney Channel show’s writers eventually realized that his big-brother-kid-sister dynamic with Cyrus worked better without the simian intermediary.—
John Russell,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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A week later, the VA reinstated at least two of those employees, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a military veteran and Illinois Democrat who intervened on their behalf, tells TIME.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the first case the Supreme Court has intervened in since the Trump administration moved to overhaul the federal government and make drastic budget cuts, Chief Justice John Roberts granted a stay and requested aid groups that sued the administration to respond by 12 noon Friday ET.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The median nightly price per person for a vacation rental in Avila Beach is $124, according to HomeToGo.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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The median price for a home in the U.S. in January 2025 was $418,489, according to Redfin.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the middle quintile of earners, the Peterson Institute for International Economics estimates the annual loss in post-tax income would amount to $1,200.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Originally planted in the 1980s by Michael G. Etzel and now run by his middle son, a tasting here (by appointment only) is not just a slice of history but also provides context for what Willamette wines are all about.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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South Africa has adopted a neutral position in the war and has attempted to act as a mediator between the sides, although with limited success.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Egyptian security officials told Reuters on Thursday that Egyptian and Qatari mediators attended talks between the Trump envoy and Hamas. U.S. hostage affairs envoy Adam Boehler has the authority to talk directly with Hamas, the White House said when asked about the discussions.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It was made clear that Zapata could not interfere in any way except for delivering a count or calling for the bell.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Five months after Donald Trump moved into the White House in 2017, a reporter asked Vladimir Putin about the allegations that Russia had interfered in U.S. elections.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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