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
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
Work in batches, smashing the gnocchi on the surface, then cooking them at 400°F for about 16 minutes per batch or until crispy, flipping halfway.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The fourth, arguably the worst of the bunch by the typically outstanding Lucas Bergvall, came from Matheus Cunha making a simple tackle on the Swede near the halfway line.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Cook, undisturbed, until charred and crisp on the underside and browned at least halfway up the sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
Work in batches, smashing the gnocchi on the surface, then cooking them at 400°F for about 16 minutes per batch or until crispy, flipping halfway.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Adjective
The Platte River in Nebraska with its shallow waters and wide, sandy bars, provides the perfect roosting environment for cranes during the halfway point of their jouney.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The fourth, arguably the worst of the bunch by the typically outstanding Lucas Bergvall, came from Matheus Cunha making a simple tackle on the Swede near the halfway line.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
Adverb
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What makes this piece especially practical is its ability to adapt to your needs throughout the day — sit upright while reading or working, recline partially for movie watching, or lie it completely flat when guests need a spot to sleep.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This is partially due to the jet stream, where warm and cold air masses separate, being set up over the same areas that'll see rain and storms for the holiday weekend.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 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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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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According to Verizon's survey, more than half say producing enough content to keep up with demand is a challenge.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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More importantly, having half as many AQs as the Big Ten and SEC creates a huge perception problem for the leagues, sending a message to both recruits and potential business partners that the ACC and Big 12 are half as good as college football’s top tier.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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However, that is only a partial consolation: to buy back those months, borrowers must make extra lump-sum payments for each month of forbearance and wait for those payments to be processed and credited.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This week in politics The Kansas Department of Transportation is now managing six bridge projects in Wyandotte County associated with four complete bridge closures, several partial closures and additional lane restrictions.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Rounding out the top three are San Jose, California and San Francisco, where homeowners paid a median $9,554 and $8,156, respectively.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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That fell short of the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists and marked the weakest April since 2009.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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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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Southwest customers chose the airline partly to avoid decision complexity.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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He's been deficient as a one-on-one defender; inconsistent as a bench scorer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Every leader has the opportunity to assess their strength of character relative to the 11 dimensions and to understand whether what could be a virtue manifests as a deficient (underdeveloped) or an excess (unsupported) vice, which could compromise judgment and well-being.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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