midstream

[ mid-streem ]

/ ˈmɪdˈstrim /

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noun

the middle of a stream.

the middle period of a process, course, or the like.

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Origin of midstream

First recorded in 1275–1325, midstream is from the Middle English word myddstreme.See mid-, stream

Words nearby midstream

midshipman, midships, mid-size, midsole, midst, midstream, midsummer, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Eve, midsummer madness, midsummer-men

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How to use midstream in a sentence

It’s a heavyweight in the up- and midstream sectors of mining and processing, but in the high-tech and lucrative downstream sector it continues to be out-competed by other developed countries.
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This founder had been bound at a prior company in L-1A Visa for Intracompany Transferee Managers and Executives, and he didn’t want to lose his midstream green card process.
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“Nobody really has the access to contractual growth that [Access Midstream] has,” Stice said.
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ProPublica repeatedly sought comment and explanations from both Chesapeake and Access Midstream over the course of several months.
How the Kings of Fracking Double-Crossed Their Way to Riches|ProPublica|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In calm contrast to the hurry of sailing vessel and steamer a silent fleet of white warships lay motionless in midstream.
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They sat in on monthly conference calls with the State Department for families caught midstream in the adoptive process.
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Then the steamer takes a sharp turn, leaves the bank, and careers across into midstream!
Round the Wonderful World|G. E. Mitton
Presently the signal-bells rang, the steamboat backed away and swung into midstream; he was really going at last.
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Valeria ran down the bank after it, but it was in midstream, resting lightly against a protruding stone.
The Devourers|Annie Vivanti Chartres
When up, it carries waves in midstream six to seven feet from crest to trough.
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The Johannes gathered way under wind and tide and headed for midstream.
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British Dictionary definitions for midstream

midstream

/ (ˈmɪdˌstriːm) /

noun

the middle of a stream or river

the middle of a process or actionthey tried to change the rules in midstream

adverb, adjective

in or towards the middle of a stream or rivermoored midstream

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Other Idioms and Phrases with midstream

midstream

see change horses midstream.