Definitions

middle

[mid-l] / ˈmɪd l /

ADJECTIVE

central

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intermediate

STRONG

average center inside intervening mainstream mean median medium mezzo

WEAK

between betwixt and between centermost equidistant halfway inner medial middle-of-the-road middlemost midmost smack in the middle straddling the fence

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior extreme outside

WEAK

border outer

NOUN

center

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heart midst

STRONG

core deep focus inside marrow mean media midpoint midriff midsection thick waist

WEAK

halfway halfway point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exterior exteriority outside

WEAK

border margin

Example Sentences

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In 2024, Task Force 59 launched a new unit focusing on "the operational deployment of unmanned systems teamed with manned operators to bolster maritime security across the Middle East region".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

With no end in clear sight for the conflict in the Middle East, households are likely to be further hit by the resulting supply shock amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

If they follow through on plans to stockpile more oil, energy prices could stay higher for longer no matter what happens next in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Laura Friendly announced her generous $5,368,709.12 “gift” in front of all the students at Stirling Middle.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

middle

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