variants
or run-of-mine
as in medium
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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The medium level of compression is achieved with strategic zone cushioning, honeycomb arch support, and a cotton and elastane blend, according to the brand.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
15 July 2025 -
Customers can play a new installment of the digital game Code Moo and unlock free food rewards like free medium waffle fries, a chocolate chunk cookie, or a five-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But catcher Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies doesn’t think the norm is acceptable.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Invoking Section 15 of Article 17, the NFL wants Droney to order payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs—about $12 million.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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There were a few reasonable opinion drafts, a couple of speeches with a Q&A transcribed, and one very excellent and complete essay on civil rights.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The researchers suggest a particular chemical marker that could be a dead giveaway of dark dwarfs — the isotope lithium-7, which burns easily and is therefore quickly consumed by ordinary stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
7 July 2025
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Though North Korea sent over special forces units that are better trained and supplied than ordinary infantry, the initial deployment lacked an effective and agile command structure.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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There are several common areas to check for misconfigurations in a containerized environment.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heartburn is a common side effect of using weight loss injections.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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While Elliott has been concerned about Lamont’s moderate stances for years, the issue spiked to a new level recently among liberals when Lamont vetoed two controversial bills on affordable housing and awarding unemployment compensation benefits to striking workers.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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