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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
with a compact being too small and a van too large, we settled on an intermediate-sized sedan
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as in halfway
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
although the party activists tend to back candidates with somewhat extreme views, ordinary voters generally prefer the intermediate aspirant
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as in intermediary
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
she often used her father as an intermediate in arguments with her mother
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as in to intervene
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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Recent Examples of intermediate
Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
India’s imports are largely coming from China, especially in the areas of machinery, electronics and other intermediate goods.
—Hyeran Jo, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
DyStar’s production plants consumed 70,760 tonnes of raw materials and intermediates in 2024.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Their encounter would eventually lead to a conversation intermediated by a translator, an ad hoc animation critique, and, some years later, a job on Miyazaki’s 1997 classic Princess Mononoke, which has been remastered and re-released in Imax for the first time this week.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Southlake Carroll trustees could decide to close the Durham intermediate campus as the district is seeing declining enrollment and fewer dollars from the state.
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After becoming more comfortable, intermediates often connect with local caving clubs through the National Speleological Society for deeper exploration.
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Rare is the business that grows by intermediating what is rendered worthless by the intermediation.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermediate
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Olathe’s trajectory mirrors what’s happening across Johnson County — which saw more than 90% of the homes go up in value in 2024, with the average home prices sitting at $508,000 and average sale price at $557,000.—
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In fact, a 2023 study found that child prodigies tend to earn more and have more career success than the average person.—
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This was a halfway point for me and a friend in Asheville, and new to us both.—
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Since December 2000, this is currently the fifth coldest start to the month at the halfway point.—
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Analysts estimate that China has accounted for more than 90% of Iran’s oil trade in recent years, imported through intermediaries.—
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Rubio was a driving force for the overthrow of Maduro, and now is the chief intermediary with his successor, former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.—
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Over the intervening 25 years, the landscape across an 18,000-square-mile expanse, larger than the state of Maryland, has undergone an extensive reshaping.—
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Sort of small arms warfare, where they were harassed for months in one of these sad situations where the cops wouldn’t intervene.—
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According to the Realtors group, the statewide median home price will climb to a record of $905,000 in 2026.—
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The upper limit of affordable housing in Florida typically has rent that does not exceed 30% of the income of someone making 120% of the area’s median income.—
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
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The 23-year-old rookie was billed as a winger for most of his career, but has been a shockingly impressive middle-six center fill-in with Dubois’ injury.—
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But mediators often can pay a steep price for their efforts.—
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
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Campos and her colleagues stress that their role is strictly observational — never to interfere.—
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In May 2025, an individual was arrested at the Phelps Street home on drug possession, criminal trespass and interfering charges, according to the warrant affidavit.—
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“Intermediate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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