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below average

ADJECTIVE
below normal
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
above average


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More than 200 years of data show stocks typically gain in August, while market volatility sits well below average.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The MeteoGroup long-range forecast has precipitation below average overall, especially through June and July across England and Wales.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Average returns during quarters of greater-than-20% growth were barely positive, and well below average.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

An upper-level low pressure system will drop inland temperatures 10–20°F below average this week.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

This is the one attribute at which I'm not below average: body heft.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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