- present participle of average.
averaging
Example Sentences
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Overall, the data pointed to a softer quarter for retail spending, with sales in July and August averaging around 0.3% below 2Q, Pantheon Macroeconomics economist Claus Vistesen said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
He played in eight postseason games, averaging 1.5 points and shooting 50% from the field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
They’re averaging the fewest points per possession of any NFL offense of the past decade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
But despite taking the first set, he was distinctly below par throughout the best-of-three encounter, averaging just 82.41.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Don’t even think of that. I’ve already told you, I’ve been averaging about four hours’ sleep a night.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
