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as in temperate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression
he was only a moderate drinker, generally stopping after a couple of glasses of wine
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as in central
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
the principal's moderate position on cell phones is that students can use them at school but only for emergencies
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
a moderate snowfall was forecast for the region
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as in mild
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a city that is celebrated for its moderate climate
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as in centrist
a person who holds moderate views
to the community's detriment, moderates were often shouted down at town meetings by the local hotheads
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the wind began to moderate as the night wore on
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Recent Examples of moderate
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Change their attention to realistic habits that promote positive health and wellness like good nutrition, hygiene, sleep, and moderate exercise.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Among those joining him were moderates like Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the boss of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, as well as more progressive voices, including Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, who is, like Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery can be expected.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Accumulate Moments of Walking in Your Day Research indicates that accumulating periods of less than 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity throughout your day can be highly beneficial, especially for preventing weight gain.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Change their attention to realistic habits that promote positive health and wellness like good nutrition, hygiene, sleep, and moderate exercise.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
When that happens, disenchanted moderates will radicalize, and income inequality will detonate.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Among those joining him were moderates like Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, the boss of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, as well as more progressive voices, including Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, who is, like Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sarah Sarah Schweitzman and Peter Dakich from CAA Media Finance will also participate in the Conference and, along with Sutherland, moderate some of the talks, as will San Sebastian Festival delegate-advisor Wendy Mitchell.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery can be expected.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderate
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The marine creatures — named for French naturalist Antoine Risso — are found throughout tropical and temperate regions of the Earth’s oceans, particularly near continental shelves, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In temperate areas, the feeder should be cleaned at least twice a week for the entire hummingbird season.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters watching the central and eastern North Pacific, and the Atlantic also noted that there was no tropical cyclone formation expected for the next seven days.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Deeper pitching concerns This has been the team’s central issue since July.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Basically, average lows are getting hotter both at night and in the early morning, a trend seen across the country and globe.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The casualties included six people who were in serious condition and three who were in mild condition, the MDA said.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spring brings wildflowers and mild weather, while summer entails long days best spent out on the water or hiking trails.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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As of now, this hasn’t occurred, with the anti-Milei centrists representing a minority position ahead of the election.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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If Bayrou’s minority government collapses, Macron may nominate another prime minister, likely to be a centrist who will face a similar struggle to pass a budget.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Classical minimalism, meant to evoke modest virtue and restrained power, is a good style for a democratic state.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sizable rooms offer a restrained elegance, with white marble bathrooms, mid-century modern furniture, and black-and-white photos of striking architecture on the walls.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Platte County, the second wealthiest county in Missouri, boasts many nice homes — the median home value being over $369,000.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Liberal and performing arts majors, for example, should think twice about borrowing hundreds of thousands in student loans if their median salary within five years of graduation is approximately $38,000.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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