average
noun
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean.
were averaging
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past progressiveof average.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Gasoline prices were averaging $3.938 a gallon on Sunday, down from $4.074 a gallon last week, and $4.564 a gallon last month, according to AAA.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Through late February, refunds overall were averaging $3,804, according to IRS statistics.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
At the end of October, the Colts were averaging 3.46 points per possession, which put them on pace for the NFL’s highest mark of all time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
UW’s 358.4 passing yards per game led the nation and the Huskies were averaging 458 yards of total offense, eclipsing 500 yards in four different games this season.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
We were averaging ten bushels of oysters a day.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
