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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U.S. gas prices were averaging $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 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
Asked what has changed with the lineup over the last week, after the Dodgers were averaging just 3.7 runs in their previous 24 games, Roberts pointed to several factors in the wake of Tuesday’s win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2024
He kept careful track of the registration tallies: They were averaging an impressive seven thousand a week in midsummer but were still falling short of the goal.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
