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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
always choose a wine that is at the midpoint of the range of prices on the list
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Recent Examples of midpoint
The index’s 2026 score came in at 52, three points below its midpoint of 55.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Median means midpoint, so half of Texans make under that number and the other half make over that number.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Adebayo was up to a double-double by the midpoint of the third period, with his first rest of the second half not coming until 32 seconds remained in the third period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the distillery, the Stewards Release marks the midpoint of this second chapter of the Wood Finishing Series, which will wrap up in 2028.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Median means midpoint, so half of Texans make under that number and the other half make over that number.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Adebayo was up to a double-double by the midpoint of the third period, with his first rest of the second half not coming until 32 seconds remained in the third period.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the distillery, the Stewards Release marks the midpoint of this second chapter of the Wood Finishing Series, which will wrap up in 2028.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midpoint
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Stylistically, Bernard’s run-after-catch skills, ability to work the middle of the field and pro-ready skill set should mesh with a (potential) Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers offense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Andrés Chaparro hit a grounder back up the middle, but Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a diving stop and then threw to first, where Munetaka Murakami had an impressive scoop as the Oswego East graduate got out of the inning without allowing a run.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At a time when the Dolphins are in the midst of a culture change, one where Miami wants to clearly get tougher, the front office believes that Johnson can come in and help further build that out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that newspaper was this bright, shining moment in the midst of a lot of very dark research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midpoint. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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