Definition of midpointnext
1
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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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 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 Surviving the early part of the season will be critical for this team to take flight at the midpoint. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 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 Even at its midpoint the overall light never became so dim that the second hand on a watch was hard to see. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint
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Noun
  • Armstrong, appearing in his first NFL game as a rookie out of Cincinnati, hauled in a catch with an athletic play over the middle for 13 yards and a first down.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The arch would be built in the middle of a traffic circle tucked inside Washington's boundaries near Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • But the children’s brand finds itself in the midst of an interesting moment.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox employee and (as of today) ambassador to Greece, is in the midst of a serious scandal.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Janabi said one of the biggest challenges has been persuading those who are infected to seek medical assistance, adding that some deaths occur in the community outside of health centers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Still, if the new CBS is managing to hold the center in Washington, there’s been a far more dramatic shift in coverage of Israel and Gaza.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midpoint. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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