1
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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as in midst
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface that house is the precise midpoint of the school district

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Recent Examples of midpoint Bring the wires back up to the neck, twisting one more loop at the midpoint of the back, then tie the wires to the loop at the neck and twist to secure them. Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025 With both drivers seeking their maiden world titles and just 15 points separating the two ahead of the midpoint of the 2025 season at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Norris’ conscience is clear. Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 For the Heat, the action won’t begin until after the midpoint of tonight’s first round, holding the No. 20 selection, the pick acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the Jimmy Butler trade. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 That’s where the $3 million estimate comes from — 15 multiplied by $200,000, the midpoint of those annual revenue estimates. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midpoint
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Noun
  • Carlson aims to aid the Chicago White Sox up the middle in the future after being selected by the team with the No. 10 pick in the 2025 MLB draft on Sunday.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Gomber got the dangerous De La Cruz to ground into a fielder’s choice, but Austin Hayes drove an RBI single up the middle to score Friedl, tying the game 2-2.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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  • For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave.
    Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Blackpink is currently in the midst of their reunion trek, titled the Deadline tour.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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  • After parting with Daniel Jones last year, the front office has brought in veteran talent and youth to hold things down under center.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • Community amenities include a parking garage, a resort-style pool, pet park, fitness center with a yoga and pilates studio, resident clubhouse and co-working space.
    Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midpoint. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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