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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
Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
The lower cap would not apply to nursing homes or intermediate care facilities.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Some astrophysicists theorize that intermediates are leftovers from the first black holes formed in the early Universe, as well as the seeds of supermassive ones.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In damp conditions, teams employ intermediate tires, which are grooved to allow drivers to navigate tracks with no standing water, or drying surfaces.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
The lower cap would not apply to nursing homes or intermediate care facilities.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 June 2025
Noun
That rain saw both Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri slide off the circuit, but Norris was able to regain control of his car and immediately duck into the pits to swap his slicks for intermediates.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Some astrophysicists theorize that intermediates are leftovers from the first black holes formed in the early Universe, as well as the seeds of supermassive ones.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Their encounter would eventually lead to a conversation intermediated by a translator, an ad hoc animation critique, and, some years later, a job on Miyazaki’s 1997 classic Princess Mononoke, which has been remastered and re-released in Imax for the first time this week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
According to a Goldman Sachs note this month, if alternative allocations rose to about 15% of assets intermediated by advisors, the total addressable market would reach roughly $5 trillion.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
Adjective
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According to Baseball Savant, his average fastball of 92.4 mph is in just the 21st percentile of pitchers in the game, but his fastball’s run value is in the 89th percentile.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The average term of those loans as of the first quarter this year was 69.5 months.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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As 2025 hits the halfway point, here are five takeaways from a year that’s already been filled with blockbusters and busts.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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At the halfway point, GloRilla finished 45 minutes after the next act was supposed to start, NOLA said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Adding China as an intermediary during negotiations, however, might sway the outcome of current and ongoing diplomatic discussions.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, an intermediary for the Real Estate Board of New York contributed $3,100 on the group’s behalf through several donors.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction, but now the Supreme Court will have an opportunity to intervene.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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On Tuesday, the governments filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, Public Counsel and immigrant rights groups against the Trump administration last week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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New Canaan, where the median annual household income is $163,355, was granted a moratorium earlier this year that temporarily exempts it from lawsuits under 8-30g.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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In May, the median home price in the Space City fell 1.5 percent year-over-year to $339,900, lagging behind the 1 percent gain reported by the nationwide market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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About 100 middle and high school students filled the hallways, rotating between classrooms led by lawyers, artists, judges, firefighters, business owners and other professionals — all gathered to inform, inspire and invest in the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Paramount has no knowledge of any promises or commitments made to President Trump other than those set forth in the settlement proposed by the mediator and accepted by the parties.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 July 2025
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The mediators and the U.S. would provide assurances about talks to end the war, but Israel isn't committing to that as part of the latest proposal, the official said.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Analysts also see Trump’s attempt to interfere in the country’s domestic affairs as a potential backfire for Bolsonaro during his trial and a push for Lula, whose reelection bid was facing unpopularity headwinds this year.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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May's character was completely devoted to Storm, often interfering in her matches and mimicking her every move.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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