- present participle of average.
averaging
Example Sentences
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Averaging the two volatile months together gives a clearer picture of the underlying trend and showed monthly gains of just 22,500 jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Averaging 3.6 points and 3.7 rebounds during his 13-year NBA career, Collins also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
Averaging just over 24 going into the series, he was a controversial selection who had frustrated England fans with unfulfilled promise.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024
Averaging 24.4 points coming in, he scored nine.
From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2023
Averaging a pound and a half per trap, keeper size, and more crab than I know what to do with.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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