midstream
Americannoun
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the middle of a stream.
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the middle period of a process, course, or the like.
noun
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the middle of a stream or river
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the middle of a process or action
they tried to change the rules in midstream
adverb
Etymology
Origin of midstream
First recorded in 1275–1325, midstream is from the Middle English word myddstreme. See mid-, stream
Vocabulary lists containing midstream
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: mid-
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The disruptions are likely to place more focus on energy security, and that could benefit the U.S., particularly midstream infrastructure operators and LNG exporters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Chevron now imports the equivalent of 250,000 barrels of Venezuelan crude oil per day, on average, says Andy Walz, president of downstream, midstream and chemicals at Chevron.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
It pegs Dialog as the sector’s top pick, due to its defensive midstream exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
“I’ll catch up with you guys,” I say, cutting Addie off midstream.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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