as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
a candidate with middle-of-the-road views on most hot-button issues
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middle of the road
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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
I'm in the middle of the road on that issue.
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Recent Examples of middle-of-the-road
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
But some form of change appears to be needed, with the Heat currently on track to be in the play-in tournament for a fourth straight year amid another middle-of-the-road season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than focus on market research or industry convention, a middle-of-the-road golfer worth north of $4 billion merely wanted to lower his scores.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Consolidation will be prevalent in 2026, with strong subscriptions taking over failing operations and most middle-of-the-road news dailies ceasing operations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
By running as middle-of-the-road centrists.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
But some form of change appears to be needed, with the Heat currently on track to be in the play-in tournament for a fourth straight year amid another middle-of-the-road season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than focus on market research or industry convention, a middle-of-the-road golfer worth north of $4 billion merely wanted to lower his scores.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Consolidation will be prevalent in 2026, with strong subscriptions taking over failing operations and most middle-of-the-road news dailies ceasing operations.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
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Miller made the airport a similar priority while staking out several more moderate positions than other top contenders in the left-leaning field.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, an up-and-down winter with inconsistent to moderate precipitation is entering spring with near record-high temperatures, which have caused snowpack to melt early.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Billboard House at Mohawk served as a central gathering point throughout the weekend, hosting conversations, showcases, and special events spotlighting the artists, executives, and creators shaping music and culture today.—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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The central question was whether cryptocurrencies were securities or commodities.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ken Heinz Hedge Fund Research That breakdown in traditional relationships reflects the unusual nature of the current shock, said industry veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Middle-of-the-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle-of-the-road. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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