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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Over the last 10 years those identifying as liberal or very liberal has grown from around 25% to 55%, with moderates declining from nearly 50% to 35% and, again rather remarkably, there are 9% who identify as conservative or very conservative, down from around 25%.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
While nobody has formally announced their candidacy, the next leader will have to heal divisions between moderates and progressives in the party.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 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
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
Schwarzenegger’s appeal to persuadable moderates deal a blow to Newsom’s effort.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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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
Over the last 10 years those identifying as liberal or very liberal has grown from around 25% to 55%, with moderates declining from nearly 50% to 35% and, again rather remarkably, there are 9% who identify as conservative or very conservative, down from around 25%.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
While nobody has formally announced their candidacy, the next leader will have to heal divisions between moderates and progressives in the party.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 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
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
Schwarzenegger’s appeal to persuadable moderates deal a blow to Newsom’s effort.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderates
Noun
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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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Team productivity decreases across the board, and worse, disengagement becomes infectious.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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Every moment that data remains static in a system diminishes its accuracy and significance.—
Bill Waid,
Forbes.com,
3 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
Verb
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Bonnie Treichel, an attorney who specializes in ERISA, expects more firms to seize on private assets as the number of public companies declines and the private market grows.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then the real value of dollars, meaning their purchasing power, declines.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Moderates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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