progressives

Definition of progressivesnext
plural of progressive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for progressives
Noun
  • By running as middle-of-the-road centrists.
    Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Many Senate Democrats, including centrists who voted to reopen the government in November 2025, have come out against the DHS funding bill.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Democrats will be slicing up the votes among liberals and moderates as the candidates position themselves to appeal to the largest swath of primary voters.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Those who are more hardline, such as Machado, believe in more aggressive political action – such as mass mobilization and protests – and have less faith in elections, while moderates like González lean toward taking advantage of any political openings that exist, including elections.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Progressives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/progressives. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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