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
Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
And so what was at that time a useful but never completely articulated plan has come back to bite the GOP in the never-ending war for the hearts and minds of moderates and independents.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Political post-mortem after post-mortem has deepened a cold war between progressives and moderates, fueling ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, inflation, and the cost of living.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Trump had suggested Iranians would overthrow their government, but lately hinted that regime moderates could take over.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Some see this as a win for moderates over progressives.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 5 Mar. 2026
Among moderates, whom election analysts consider a key voting bloc, about 80% favor a path to citizenship over deportation.
—Julián Aguilar, Houston Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
And that’s what moderates are proposing.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
But are there still persuadable moderates out there?
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Nevertheless, the Guardian Council has been unable to prevent reformists and moderates from participating in elections and even winning them, as in the case of current President Masoud Pezeshkian.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
And so what was at that time a useful but never completely articulated plan has come back to bite the GOP in the never-ending war for the hearts and minds of moderates and independents.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
Political post-mortem after post-mortem has deepened a cold war between progressives and moderates, fueling ongoing debates over President Joe Biden’s handling of the Gaza war, inflation, and the cost of living.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Trump had suggested Iranians would overthrow their government, but lately hinted that regime moderates could take over.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Some see this as a win for moderates over progressives.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 5 Mar. 2026
Among moderates, whom election analysts consider a key voting bloc, about 80% favor a path to citizenship over deportation.
—Julián Aguilar, Houston Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026
And that’s what moderates are proposing.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
But are there still persuadable moderates out there?
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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House Democrats are facing an internal split, with centrists who are circulating an alternative plan while remaining noncommittal or opposed to their leaders’ war powers measure.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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And recent data from a trial that Cherney is involved in, called REMODEL, show that semaglutide reduces damage to kidney blood vessel linings, decreases the activity of natural killer cells (white blood cells that destroy diseased cells), and increases fat loss from stores surrounding the kidneys.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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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,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some said Adebayo’s night diminishes sports history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As tree pollen subsides, grass pollen will ramp up, and then ragweed storms will be coming during the fall.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 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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Enrollment declines, class size law The plan was put in motion when Samuels was serving as the local superintendent of District 3.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gradual buys preserve flexibility if the market declines further.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rules of the game state that, if a head of a household falls, the next person in succession must take their place and fight, or their entire family line will get blown up by Satan.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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By the time the curtain falls, dozens of audience members have become part of the show.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Moderates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderates. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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