variants
or run-of-mine
as in medium
of average to below average quality
so far, the job posting has attracted only run-of-the-mine applicants
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-of-the-mine
Adjective
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The CLA’s hood is medium length and has a nice presence in the flesh, accentuated by the grille, illuminated with 142 stars.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025 -
The Greta Ballet Flat $98 Madewell Sizes: 5–12 in medium and wide Colors: 9 options Material: Leather Madewell’s best-selling slip-on ballet flats are a goes-with-everything pair that adds a chic, stylish touch to everyday outfits.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The players will tell you that the way New York lost isn’t acceptable, even if the grind of its recent schedule caught up to them physically and mentally.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Owners of the bridges that have higher than acceptable risk ratings should create a plan to reduce that risk, Thursday’s findings say.—
Gabe Cohen,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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And most of the reason is there’s too much government regulation keeping people from being able to build houses at a reasonable cost.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Do Your Homework One of the most common mistakes in prospect outreach is not understanding potential customers’ specific needs and challenges.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can affect any part of the body but is most commonly seen in the legs and feet.—
Josephine Hessert,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Doing even a small amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, or adding a small amount to your current exercise regimen, reduces your risk of dementia, according to a March study in JAMDA: The Journal of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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This yields a moderate Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 13.4% (vs. 14.8% for S&P 500) How resilient is Ford Motor stock during a downturn?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Run-of-the-mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-of-the-mine. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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