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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
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Transgender school sports: House Republicans, with help from two moderate Democrats from Texas, approved a bill Tuesday that would restrict the rights of transgender Americans, specifically transgender student athletes who seek to compete in girls’ sports.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The election of 1976 was one of a number of times that a Democratic candidate has emerged with just the right balance of rhetoric and policy promises, uniting just enough white Southern progressives and white moderates in a successful coalition with Black and other minority voters.
—Richard Fausset, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Peter Green, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
The conversation will be moderated by San Jose State President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who is also the leader of a pretty big Bay Area sports operation in the Spartans.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Additional dietary strategies in preventing kidney stones include limiting sodium intake, eating moderate amounts of protein, and avoiding vitamin C supplements.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Transgender school sports: House Republicans, with help from two moderate Democrats from Texas, approved a bill Tuesday that would restrict the rights of transgender Americans, specifically transgender student athletes who seek to compete in girls’ sports.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
The vote reflects the complexities of navigating such a small majority for the GOP, as leadership aims to placate the party's most conservative members as well as moderates representing competitive districts.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The election of 1976 was one of a number of times that a Democratic candidate has emerged with just the right balance of rhetoric and policy promises, uniting just enough white Southern progressives and white moderates in a successful coalition with Black and other minority voters.
—Richard Fausset, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
This week, Mark Zuckerberg blamed Congress and the media for his decision to stop fact-checking and moderating racist, hateful, fake, and inciting posts on Facebook and other Meta platforms.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
The conversation will be moderated by San Jose State President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, who is also the leader of a pretty big Bay Area sports operation in the Spartans.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderate
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Nestled in the country’s southwest, Yunnan was known for its fertile valleys and temperate climate, ideal for growing rice and other staple crops.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The fact that Spain is situated on a peninsula has blessed the country with a historically temperate climate.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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In Deir al Balah, a city in central Gaza, cars honked their horns and loud music blared from coffee shops.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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This dignity and destiny were central to Garvey’s message, which called for the global empowerment of African descendants.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
19 Jan. 2025
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By total zone fielding runs above average, posted on baseball-reference.com, Walls led the AL with 15 and was second overall behind Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar’s 18.—
Marc Topkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2025
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Americans’ average hourly wages rose from $29.84 to $35.69 over the last four years, a 19.6% pay bump.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Shocking your taste buds with an electric salt spoon Kirin Holdings has unveiled an innovative electric salt spoon that uses a mild electrical current to enhance food flavor without adding sodium.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Here’s How to Tell Chia seeds should have a mild, nutty aroma.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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By Friday, winds decrease as chances for a second round of snow increase.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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Depression risk further decreased for every additional 1,000 steps, with the lowest risk at 7,000 to 10,000 daily steps.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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What To Know The median monthly housing payment hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3 percent from 2023 and 86 percent from 2019, according to .—
Robert Thorpe,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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That’s the median home price in the Pacific Palisades, according to Redfin.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Nurse and aesthetician Natalie Aguilar, co-founder of N4 Skincare, recommends paring down your skincare regimen to the gentlest products in your regimen that your skin is known to tolerate.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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As such, retinol rookies may consider starting with a gentler formulation like this one, which is also fragrance-free.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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