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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
Katie Marie Davies, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
The commission’s goal is an average of 85 out of 100 over the course of three years on the pavement condition index, meaning streets are only in moderate distress and require mostly preventative maintenance.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Sep. 2024
Dueling Facebook and social media pages, including Granbury Breaking News, are filled with slights and grievances between far-right Republicans — known as sharks — and moderates, referred to as whales.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Goldman also sees inflation moderating to 2.4% by the end of 2025.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
She is expected to take the party’s policies firmly to the right, a move which could put off more moderate Conservative voters.
—Katie Marie Davies, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
The commission’s goal is an average of 85 out of 100 over the course of three years on the pavement condition index, meaning streets are only in moderate distress and require mostly preventative maintenance.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Noun
The billionaire — who has signed at least two pledges to support Harris, one featuring prominent former and current business executives and another designed for venture capitalists — has promoted the vice president as staunchly pro-business and a political moderate.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Sep. 2024
Dueling Facebook and social media pages, including Granbury Breaking News, are filled with slights and grievances between far-right Republicans — known as sharks — and moderates, referred to as whales.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Verb
For its 149th charter day celebration Friday morning, Wallace moderated a panel of three notable alumni to inspire students and convey the significance of the institution in shaping the nation's leaders.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Goldman also sees inflation moderating to 2.4% by the end of 2025.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Some Indigenous leaders say NOAA’s tribal consultation process fell short, but most agree the sanctuary is a step forward for conservation of the ocean, which provides Californians food, a temperate climate and recreation.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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On a temperate afternoon at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Barbora Krejčíková of the Czech Republic and Jasmine Paolini of Italy both played their first Wimbledon singles final on Saturday, with Krejčíková, the 31-seed, winning the match 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.Vogue, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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The bravura sixth episode depicts the Price sisters, incarcerated for detonating a car bomb in central London, stage a hunger strike in order to be moved into a prison back in Northern Ireland.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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There’s central air-conditioning and hardwood floors throughout.Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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An average adult is between 5 feet and 6 feet 6 inches tall(1.5 to 2 meters), and kids are smaller.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The cold snap that permeated the Bay Area earlier this week and made the rain seem a bit chillier than usual may seem like nothing more than a mild cooldown by the time the weekend dawns, according to the National Weather Service.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite their relatively thin profile, however, the Venta gloves were too hot for runs in mild temps above 30 degrees Fahrenheit.Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $0.03 million from $0.23 million, primarily due to a decrease in sales revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Madison plays Ani with her heart incrementally open and then slammed shut, her emotions playing out all over her face; Borisov is more laconic and more restrained.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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In the first half of the City game, Palmer seemed more restrained in his starting position wide on the right, illustrated by the touch map below.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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In 2012, the median residential property value in Sunnyside was $208,300, the Denver Department of Finance reported.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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With a population of 9,000 residents, the city of Tuskegee has a median household income of $32,000.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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In this gentle novel, an elderly widow finds her solitary routine disrupted by a mouse, setting off a sequence of events that reconnects with the larger world.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hand-wash-only items can often be machine-washed in a protective mesh bag using the gentle cycle.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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