as in partially
in some measure or degree
that was a halfway decent performance of a difficult piece
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as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part
when halfway measures, such as posting signs, failed to keep people off the property, a fence was erected
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as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
by the time she had reached the halfway point, she was ready to quit the marathon
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Recent Examples of halfway
Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Leon Draisaitl is in the top five in playoff scoring this spring and halfway to his 32-point output during his electric 2021-22 playoffs, while tied for the team lead in goals scored (five) with 40-year-old Corey Perry.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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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Adverb
Hold the tip of the elephant’s trunk and fold it backward halfway.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Leon Draisaitl is in the top five in playoff scoring this spring and halfway to his 32-point output during his electric 2021-22 playoffs, while tied for the team lead in goals scored (five) with 40-year-old Corey Perry.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Adjective
Occurring on May 1st, Beltane marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
Adverb
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In 2015, lawmakers partially repealed the ban for bow hunters.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Another option is to spend $3.1 million to fully restore rec center hours in Council Districts 4, 7, 8 and 9 and partially restore them in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Sandoval gripes off-target against the state’s high rate of hospice fraud, poor Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, incomplete data reporting and reports that never see the light of day.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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That force was another deer lying half hidden in a sparse clump of evergreen scrub.—
Jim Carmichel,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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In the post, the user shared images of what appear to be partial remnants of two archways—one framing the front door and another massive arch along an adjacent wall.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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And even before October 2023, Israel and Egypt had imposed a partial blockade on Gaza, meaning that 63% of the population was food insecure, according to the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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For many workers, that target can be difficult to match, considering that median income for full-time workers in their 30s is roughly $60,000 to $70,000, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data for the first quarter of 2025.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The median income for suburban renters, at $42,500, lags significantly behind that of homeowners, who earn an average of over $86,000.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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This was partly down to the allure of a handsome wild silverback called Mwasa, who approached the fence of the enclosure day after day, beating his arms on the ground and grunting to catch the females’ attention.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The company's board has placed its CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, on leave - a move that comes a decade after an attempt to oust Demoulas was thwarted partly by an employee strike.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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Ars Video Whether the Take It Down Act can survive a potential constitutional challenge or not, the 48-hour timeline may be deficient for other reasons, though, victim testimony suggests.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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The Church’s ‘Good Faith’ In court filings, Riverside denies wrongdoing and insists Holmes’ case is legally deficient.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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