as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
her mid molar will have to be extracted and replaced by a bridge
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Recent Examples of mid
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts have consistently celebrated the muscle car from its rise in the 1960s, to its fall in the 1970s, and through its resurgence in the 1980s.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
Tropical Storm Norma was named in the Pacific on Tuesday evening and could impact Cabo San Lucas mid to late week as a Category 2 hurricane.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
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Adjective
But while that effort may have been enough to dispatch a genuinely mid Senators team, the Panthers are going to be a different beast.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts have consistently celebrated the muscle car from its rise in the 1960s, to its fall in the 1970s, and through its resurgence in the 1980s.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Preposition
An early bloomer that opens in mid to late June and continues into August.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
Tropical Storm Norma was named in the Pacific on Tuesday evening and could impact Cabo San Lucas mid to late week as a Category 2 hurricane.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mid
Adjective
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The middle seat often feels like the wild west of the cabin, where everyone seems to spill into your space.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Preposition
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The revelations did not seem to hurt his support among right-wing voters, many of whom see the allegations as politically motivated.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Clownfish typically live among coral reefs, which have also been affected by warming ocean waters.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
2 June 2025
Preposition
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Under the watchful gaze of security guards, dozens of people streamed through metal detectors to enter Temple Israel one evening this month for a town hall meeting on hate crimes and domestic terrorism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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In China’s case, infrastructure and trade development through the Belt and Road Initiative is counterbalanced with shows of military strength in the South China Sea.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Preposition
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The euro has seen significant gains against the dollar amid uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs policies.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Anderson has always been interested in the complicated relationships between parents and kids, especially those amid a tense reconciliation.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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“Mid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mid. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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