as in centrists
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 decreases
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 moderates
Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Coleman and other New South moderates still viewed segregation as crucial for cultivating the rising middle-class white communities of cities like Atlanta and Charlotte.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Only 4 percent of conservatives and 7 percent of moderates held this view.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
The shifts underscore deep divisions within the party about whether open support for socialism will hurt Democrats’ ability to reach moderates or galvanize greater support from people who are concerned about issues like the cost of living.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s the usual skew with those expressing preference for a mix of sources being 52% for Democrats, 64% for Moderates, and 91% for Republicans; the numbers by ideology at 47% for Liberals, 71% for moderates, and 92% for conservatives.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most politicians, Democrat, Republicans, liberals, moderates and conservatives fold if they are subjected to enough pressure from activists and progressives.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
By any reasonable standard, the Republican Party, both in Connecticut and nationally, has morphed into a right-wing extremist party – there are few moderates left to be found – as Republicans actively work to concentrate political and economic power in the hands of America’s billionaire elite.
—Martin M. Looney, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
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But the party's slim margin of control has created challenges for the party in the past in the House, as any bill would need to satisfy both the most conservative members of Congress as well as moderates representing districts won by former Vice President Kamala Harris last year.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Coleman and other New South moderates still viewed segregation as crucial for cultivating the rising middle-class white communities of cities like Atlanta and Charlotte.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Sep. 2025
Only 4 percent of conservatives and 7 percent of moderates held this view.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
The shifts underscore deep divisions within the party about whether open support for socialism will hurt Democrats’ ability to reach moderates or galvanize greater support from people who are concerned about issues like the cost of living.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s the usual skew with those expressing preference for a mix of sources being 52% for Democrats, 64% for Moderates, and 91% for Republicans; the numbers by ideology at 47% for Liberals, 71% for moderates, and 92% for conservatives.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most politicians, Democrat, Republicans, liberals, moderates and conservatives fold if they are subjected to enough pressure from activists and progressives.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
By any reasonable standard, the Republican Party, both in Connecticut and nationally, has morphed into a right-wing extremist party – there are few moderates left to be found – as Republicans actively work to concentrate political and economic power in the hands of America’s billionaire elite.
—Martin M. Looney, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderates
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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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Beshear and Shapiro are considered centrists, mostly due to their states’ political makeup.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But if your branding was clearer, stronger and more emotionally resonant, your LTV could be double, while your CAC decreases.—
Erik Huberman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Johnston said his budget plans for zero overall growth in revenue and added that unless Denver's income actually decreases, there won't be any more layoffs next year.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the shoreline’s clarity diminishes, Berry stressed the importance of this research for conservation efforts, especially doing it collaboratively.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These double peaks occur when solar activity spikes, subsides, and then returns a few years later.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, the issue subsides once the instruments and vocals stack on top.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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If the Supreme Court declines review, Hernandez would face retrial unless prosecutors decide not to pursue the case further.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Times’ proprietor, Patrick Soon-Shiong, now declines to support political candidates, a decision that conflicts with his community’s liberal constituency.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fall foliage appears when leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red, then falls from the trees, said Brandon Fuller, a doctoral candidate and lecturer in the biology department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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If the neighbor is smoking weed on private property doesn’t belong to them or their neighbor, Rosenthal said the responsibility to take action falls on the landlord.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Moderates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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