Adjective during the century's middle decades High temperatures today should be in the middle 80s. Franklin D. Roosevelt's middle initial stood for “Delano.” Noun A good essay will have a clear beginning, middle, and end. He stood exactly in the middle of the room. She opened the book to the middle and began to read. The car stopped in the middle of the road. The house should be finished by the middle of next summer. The beginning and ending of the movie were good, but the middle was pretty boring. She put her arms around his middle. He tied the sash around his middle. See More
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Tamarious Guins, senior middle linebacker, had one sack, seven tackles and a fumble recovery. Skip Vaughn, al, 17 Sep. 2022 Out of the wishbone, the Colts lined up middle linebacker Austin Young at halfback. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2022 In Towson’s 29-21 victory over Morgan State Saturday night, middle linebacker Mason Woods finished with a stat line to envy: six tackles, one sack, one interception and one pass breakup. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Lewis graduated from the school in 2020 and was a middle linebacker and tight end for the football team. Cole Behrens, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The Bears had star talent at the key positions, too, starting with Tommie Harris at defensive tackle, Brian Urlacher at middle linebacker, Lance Briggs at weak-side linebacker and Mike Brown at free safety. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Jake Touhey,Norwell — Already a three-year lettermen, the 6-foot, 220-pound junior middle linebacker should be a tackling machine this season. Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 As the middle linebacker, also referred to as the Money linebacker in coach Dan Lanning’s defense, Sewell is primarily responsible for making the calls on the field.oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 Jones has played inside and middle linebacker throughout his career, but now is learning all four positions in coordinator Dean Pees’ scheme. George Henry, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022
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The rookie ran a stunt with John Cominsky — who drew a double team, which allowed Hutchinson to blow through the opening in the middle of the line and slam Wentz to the turf.Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2022 In the exercise, two different cars appear in the middle of a screen with a Route 66 sign floating in the periphery. Betsy Morris, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 In 2018, in the middle of former Republican President Donald Trump's term, the Democrats won control of the House, while Republicans retained control of the Senate. Merdie Nzanga, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 After scrambling back right, Lambes found an open hole in the middle of the field and found his way into the end zone to start overtime with a touchdown. Michael Trivisonno, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022 Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson is expected to play after mysteriously coming off the field in the middle of a series, shortly after a tackle left him moving about somewhat awkwardly and grimacing.Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022 There needs to be two officials in the middle of the field, one behind each team during a play from scrimmage, and one running up and down each sideline. James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 Tarek and Heather are currently in the middle of filming their first official show together. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Hearty breakfasts, pizzas, burgers and milkshakes in a town just off I-70 in the middle of the Swell. Dina Mishev, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English middel, from Old English; akin to Old English midde
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of middle was before the 12th century