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
Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Democrats will be slicing up the votes among liberals and moderates as the candidates position themselves to appeal to the largest swath of primary voters.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Those who are more hardline, such as Machado, believe in more aggressive political action – such as mass mobilization and protests – and have less faith in elections, while moderates like González lean toward taking advantage of any political openings that exist, including elections.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Pollsters note the debate between progressives and moderates has been a mainstay of election cycles among Democrats.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Her win would mark an upset over moderates like Malinowski, who had been surging in early returns and had more cash in his accounts to campaign.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Likewise, political moderates and independents are turning against the Republicans.
—Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The diplomats presented to Western politicians as moderates are tasked with using diplomacy to buy time for Khamenei.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The issue of whether to abolish ICE has become a new dividing line between Democratic progressives and moderates.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
During the second panel of the Pillars of the Green Transition event on September 24, 2025, Newsweek editor Jeff Young moderates a discussion with HowGood CEO Alex Gillett, Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Arva CRO Phil Harris.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The recurrent hope—in Texas and elsewhere—is that Republican extremism will finally alienate enough moderates to flip a seat.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Democrats will be slicing up the votes among liberals and moderates as the candidates position themselves to appeal to the largest swath of primary voters.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Those who are more hardline, such as Machado, believe in more aggressive political action – such as mass mobilization and protests – and have less faith in elections, while moderates like González lean toward taking advantage of any political openings that exist, including elections.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Pollsters note the debate between progressives and moderates has been a mainstay of election cycles among Democrats.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Her win would mark an upset over moderates like Malinowski, who had been surging in early returns and had more cash in his accounts to campaign.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Likewise, political moderates and independents are turning against the Republicans.
—Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The diplomats presented to Western politicians as moderates are tasked with using diplomacy to buy time for Khamenei.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The issue of whether to abolish ICE has become a new dividing line between Democratic progressives and moderates.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
During the second panel of the Pillars of the Green Transition event on September 24, 2025, Newsweek editor Jeff Young moderates a discussion with HowGood CEO Alex Gillett, Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Arva CRO Phil Harris.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderates
Noun
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But wait, here come the centrists to solve the riddle!—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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By running as middle-of-the-road centrists.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This naturally stretches your torso and decreases pressure on the diaphragm on the side where the pain is.—
Sarah Klein,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Badgett added that vitamin D production may also decrease as kidney function declines with age, especially in older adults with chronic kidney disease.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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The estrogen hormone naturally declines with age and when levels drop during menopause, symptoms can surge.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Moderates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderates. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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