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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned
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as in instrumentality
something used to achieve an end
regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change
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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city
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as in psychic
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
taxpayers of medium income
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
a politician who first reads the polls and then inevitably takes the medium stance on every issue
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
another medium effort from a movie director who can do better
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Recent Examples of medium
David Oliver, USA Today, 29 May 2025
His friend and former Barca teammate Luis Suarez, who had been mired in a scoring slump and facing harsh criticism from fans and media, scored a pair of goals in a four-minute span in the second half to give Miami a 3-0 lead at the 71-minute mark.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Indiana Medicaid cuts Senate Bill 2 — authored by Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka — places restrictions on Medicaid, including work requirements on an insurance program for Hoosiers with a medium income and between ages 19 to 64.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Noun
Melvin Williams, associate professor of communication and media studies at Pace University, holds a more skeptical view of Siwa's latest headline-making news.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 29 May 2025
His friend and former Barca teammate Luis Suarez, who had been mired in a scoring slump and facing harsh criticism from fans and media, scored a pair of goals in a four-minute span in the second half to give Miami a 3-0 lead at the 71-minute mark.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
Adjective
For example, a beverage in a personal cup that costs $4, like a medium iced coffee, would currently earn more than 30 stars if paid through a Starbucks card on the app.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Indiana Medicaid cuts Senate Bill 2 — authored by Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka — places restrictions on Medicaid, including work requirements on an insurance program for Hoosiers with a medium income and between ages 19 to 64.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medium
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Using the middle of the ice for outlets has been effective for the Oilers, but Florida will have scouted Edmonton, and new wrinkles may be required.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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He wasn't activated until the middle of April, and made just seven appearances this season, not allowing a run in 5.2 innings of work.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, fostering an environment that encourages conscious consumerism amplifies this positive impact, creating a ripple effect that promotes a sustainable and responsible organization.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Our goal is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone relying on public transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The psychics, too, betray their own apprehension as things come to them.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Sep. 2024
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President Donald Trump announced the nomination on his social media platform late Wednesday, praising Artau for his career as an appellate judge since 2020, a circuit court judge between 2014 and 2020, and previously as general counsel to the South Florida Water Management District.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The developer wants to create a pedestrian promenade that extends from the platform through the property and connects to the park and residential properties just west of the site.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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On average, female participants took about 4.5 bites to finish their pizza slice, while men took just 2.1 bites. Number of chews.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
23 May 2025
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How to build credit as an authorized user on a credit card What is the average credit score in the U.S.?—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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In both games, the Celtics led by 20 points after the halfway mark of the third quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Close to the halfway line in the middle of the main stand, the directors’ section just behind.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Medium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medium. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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