as in norms
what is typical of a group, class, or series
my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater
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as in measures
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as in equalizes
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Recent Examples of averages
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The averages followed prior confirmation from Vásquez that one company had paid an extra $4 million to traverse the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Inflation's effect on teacher pay NEA researchers used state department of education projections — or, when necessary, arrived at their own projections — to estimate teacher salary averages for 2026, then compared those estimates to salaries from 2017.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Guinea-Bissau is a highly endemic country for hepatitis B, where vaccination coverage lags behind global averages and roughly 60 percent of the population lives in poverty.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
One indicator favored by Hirsch called the Moving Average Convergence Divergence, or MACD, shows the relationship between the 12-period and 26-period exponential moving averages.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
According to hospital officials, the emergency department has 108 rooms and averages 305 patients a day.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are some legendary money managers who have outperformed the averages — over the long run.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
To answer this question, CPC researchers examined reports from weather stations throughout the state, developing averages by year for rainfall, snowpack, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and vapor pressure deficit.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Hart has been one of the Knicks’ two best defenders in this playoff series, helping hold Hawks All-Star Jalen Johnson to modest averages of 19 points in his first career playoff series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
The averages followed prior confirmation from Vásquez that one company had paid an extra $4 million to traverse the canal.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Inflation's effect on teacher pay NEA researchers used state department of education projections — or, when necessary, arrived at their own projections — to estimate teacher salary averages for 2026, then compared those estimates to salaries from 2017.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Guinea-Bissau is a highly endemic country for hepatitis B, where vaccination coverage lags behind global averages and roughly 60 percent of the population lives in poverty.
—Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
One indicator favored by Hirsch called the Moving Average Convergence Divergence, or MACD, shows the relationship between the 12-period and 26-period exponential moving averages.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
According to hospital officials, the emergency department has 108 rooms and averages 305 patients a day.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Sure, there are some legendary money managers who have outperformed the averages — over the long run.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
To answer this question, CPC researchers examined reports from weather stations throughout the state, developing averages by year for rainfall, snowpack, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and vapor pressure deficit.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 100-year-old system averages nine breaks for every 100 miles of water main, which beats the industry average of about 12 breaks, said Graeme Chaple, distribution division manager for SPRWS.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Household income averages $168,679, and home values average $946,327.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for averages
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a speech to Congress, the monarch avoided naming the president but highlighted democratic norms, Ukraine and Western unity.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This process measures mattress brands based on cost, materials, construction, support, pressure relief, temperature regulation, edge support, policies, value and more.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which measures the economy from a range of -100 (poor) to +100 (good), dropped 11 points this month from -27 in March to -38 now, the lowest rating since November 2023.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Shampoo Bars last at least 80 washes, equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo, while the Conditioner Bars last at least 120 washes -- one solid shampoo and conditioner set equals eight liquid bottles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Under the agreement, the bigger payout, which Covert says equals roughly a quarter of his income as an electrical contractor, won’t start until the project is completed and online — and Covert isn’t sure when that will happen amid the shifting federal landscape.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The victory evens the best-of-seven first-round playoff series as it shifts to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.—
Jason Hills,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Averages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/averages. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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