progressives

Definition of progressivesnext
plural of progressive

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Noun
  • 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
  • But wait, here come the centrists to solve the riddle!
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Progressives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressives. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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