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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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as in temperance
an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the kind of person who does everything in moderation
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Recent Examples of moderate
Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Though bipartisan talks to reopen the government have been gaining steam in recent days, the election results seemed to put new pressure on moderate senators in the party who've been wary of the crisis continuing much longer.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
That has forced some Democrats, even moderates who have historically backed Israel, to condemn the country and pull away from pro-Israel donors.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The Ticketing Panel panelists include Kristen Mitchell (Wasserman), Lauren mcKinney (Foundations Artist Management), and Dean Dewulf (AXS) and will be moderated by Dave Brooks (Billboard).
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Springer agreed that moderation matters.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Strength training, also known as weight training, may reduce the risk of dementia and can be beneficial for people who already have mild to moderate dementia.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Though bipartisan talks to reopen the government have been gaining steam in recent days, the election results seemed to put new pressure on moderate senators in the party who've been wary of the crisis continuing much longer.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
This alienated moderates within his party but electrified disaffected voters.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
That has forced some Democrats, even moderates who have historically backed Israel, to condemn the country and pull away from pro-Israel donors.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mamdani tried to moderate his positions in the waning weeks of the campaign, appearing on Fox News and apologizing to police officers for once labeling the NYPD as racist, wicked and corrupt.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
The Ticketing Panel panelists include Kristen Mitchell (Wasserman), Lauren mcKinney (Foundations Artist Management), and Dean Dewulf (AXS) and will be moderated by Dave Brooks (Billboard).
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Springer agreed that moderation matters.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderate
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This simple tank since it can be worn on its own to keep you temperate during toasty flights, and it’s made with the brand’s DreamKnit Fabric that results in an unbelievably soft finish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Research, however, has tended to focus on temperate lakesrather than those in the tropics, despite their huge vulnerability to intense warming.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The west slopes of the central Appalachians could pick up several inches Monday.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Behind him, Liverpool need to be wary of Foden, who is beginning to again look like the player who was central to City’s 2023-24 title win.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The health research nonprofit KFF said the amount people pay for coverage will rise by 114 percent on average.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, employer health benefit plans are also predicted to see an average increase of over 6 percent in cost next year.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The blast was set off on a concrete surface to replicate an urban environment, with air temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius, typical of mild weather conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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In fact, David Landsberg, the President & CEO at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, says that most decorative home goods made of glass, metal, or ceramic can easily be cleaned with a simple combination of mild dish soap and warm water.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This can reduce dependence on critical raw materials, lower costs, decrease carbon emissions, and ultimately make sustainable technologies more reliable and accessible in everyday life, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The trend, Morales said, should come as a giant, blinking warning sign for Republicans, who ran in 2024 on promises to decrease inflation and improve the cost of living for everyday Americans.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next several weeks, Fan was beaten, starved, and restrained.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Special shout-out to Harper’s performance, which strikes me as a restrained cousin to John Cleese’s turn as Basil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The median salary is $75,190, and the top 10% of earners get $121,200.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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For students who graduated this year with an MD degree from a four-year medical school in the United States, the median cost of attendance was $318,825, according to Kristen Earle, director of student financial services at the Association of American Medical Colleges.—
Tribune News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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