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
Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Our results suggest that a growing number of them – especially moderates, African Americans and young people – are experiencing voter’s remorse.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
However, a recent April poll from Texas Public Opinion Research has the governor's race within five points, 48% to 43%, with Hinojosa scoring high among independents, moderates, Black voters, Latino voters and young voters.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And given the challenges from both left and right, our best hope is to strengthen a political center that brings together moderates who reject the ideologues on their flanks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
But not all Democratic candidates support single-payer, which remains divisive between moderates and members of the party’s progressive wing, who have historically supported the initiative.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
For moderates, compromise is an end in itself.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Keyser is a 39-year-old auditor and former Marine who unseated Winder in a contentious 2024 primary that favored further-right candidates over moderates, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Critics of the idea ranged from moderates to conservatives and from rank-and-file lawmakers to party leaders.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
During the second panel of the Pillars of the Green Transition event on September 24, 2025, Newsweek editor Jeff Young moderates a discussion with HowGood CEO Alex Gillett, Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Arva CRO Phil Harris.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Our results suggest that a growing number of them – especially moderates, African Americans and young people – are experiencing voter’s remorse.
—Tatishe Nteta, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Our results suggest that a growing number of them – especially moderates, African Americans and young people – are experiencing voter’s remorse.
—Adam Eichen, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
However, a recent April poll from Texas Public Opinion Research has the governor's race within five points, 48% to 43%, with Hinojosa scoring high among independents, moderates, Black voters, Latino voters and young voters.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 13 May 2026
And given the challenges from both left and right, our best hope is to strengthen a political center that brings together moderates who reject the ideologues on their flanks.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
But not all Democratic candidates support single-payer, which remains divisive between moderates and members of the party’s progressive wing, who have historically supported the initiative.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
For moderates, compromise is an end in itself.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Keyser is a 39-year-old auditor and former Marine who unseated Winder in a contentious 2024 primary that favored further-right candidates over moderates, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
Critics of the idea ranged from moderates to conservatives and from rank-and-file lawmakers to party leaders.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
So the strategic release temporarily moderates price increases.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Their answer is a framework that moderates collective impulses while preserving the rights of individuals and minorities.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
During the second panel of the Pillars of the Green Transition event on September 24, 2025, Newsweek editor Jeff Young moderates a discussion with HowGood CEO Alex Gillett, Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson, Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi and Arva CRO Phil Harris.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderates
Noun
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That document laid out strategies for electing centrists to the council.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Congressional Progressive Caucus members have teed up a series of war powers measures to force even more votes in the coming weeks, and centrists have pushed another resolution to rein in the war that would also give the president a window to withdraw troops from hostilities.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Davis has either tuned out or somehow remained oblivious to any fan sentiment that diminishes the magnitude of his home run because of what unfolded after it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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If the College Football Playoff expands, the urgency of the regular season diminishes by comparison, and in a sport that had, inarguably, the greatest regular season in sports, that's a huge blow.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, transparency mode eventually turns itself off until the wind subsides.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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To better determine the value of locking in a mortgage rate now – or waiting until this current volatility subsides – borrowers need to start with an understanding of where mortgage rates stand right now, as of May 8, 2026.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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As his mobility declines, he’s been unable to extend plays to attack downfield and has appeared unwilling to take some of the contact necessary to create explosive plays.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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As Simpson declines, the actress appears frail, diminished, stripped of poise and makeup.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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