MIDPOINT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

midpoint

noun

ˈmid-ˌpȯint

Definition of midpoint

as in middle

a middle point between extremes always choose a wine that is at the midpoint of the range of prices on the list

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Relevance

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as in midst

an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface that house is the precise midpoint of the school district

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Recent Examples of midpoint The median is the midpoint between the richest and poorest families. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The midpoint of your career might seem like a time to chase promotions and higher earnings. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 That’s been the goal from the beginning for the Colorado Department of Transportation, which says the three-year-old project — now at its midpoint — should result in smoother travel days for drivers. — Robert Tann, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026 The Lido is a useful midpoint from Venice for visits to other uncrowded historic islands for a taste of authentic village life. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

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Noun

Schwank also took issue with ICE’s characterization that Moreida was standing in the middle of an active road and impeding law enforcement’s actions.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Someone said their boat was sinking in the middle of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of middle

Noun

Lunch is not a social meal at the hotel, as patients are often in the midst of treatments, many of which can be exhausting.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
In the midst of the carnage, Herbst seemed to have hit the wall and lost his ability to hit the brakes.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of midst

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