middles

noun

Definition of middlesnext
plural of middle
1
as in means
a middle point between extremes his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale

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2
as in centers
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface put the serving dish in the middle of the table

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3
as in waists
the middle region of the human torso clutched the football tightly against her middle

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4
as in midsts
the most intense or characteristic phase of something I'm right in the middle of a tax audit, so can you come back later?

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  1. depths
  2. media
  3. norms
  4. heights
  5. standards
Noun
  • Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Durin finally snapped to his senses in time to give his life to battle the beast and leave it trapped in the depths of the mine.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of depths
Noun
  • Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who thanked Netanyahu in a social media post for trusting him with the role.
    Max Burman, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • That means Trump Media’s market value is about equal to Paramount Global, a media conglomerate that owns CBS and has brought in more than $14 billion this year.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of media
Noun
  • The policies, programs and cultural norms that define an organization can be the difference to attract, sustain and grow a workforce for the future as the war for talent continues to wage.
    Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • From celebrating newfound wisdom to quietly managing symptoms, the way women navigate menopause is shaped by cultural norms, language, and access to healthcare.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Leaders who understand the dynamics of team building unlock the potential in their people and drive performance to new heights.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heights
Noun
  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
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middles

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