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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressives
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The convergence of Abundance centrists and conservative environmentalists would seem to belie the ACC’s assertion that the environmental movement is dominated by radicals who would rather sabotage the American economy than accept any of the compromises necessary to achieve a prosperous future.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026 -
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
Noun
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Frightened moderates begged the president to dump the idea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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While House Democrats did pass numerous bills to address these topics, Senate moderates proved difficult to persuade.—
Gary M. Segura,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Progressives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressives. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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