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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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Recent Examples of moderate
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
The dominant party in each resulting district controls the primary, which becomes the election, where unorganized moderates either lack the numbers to compete or simply don’t participate.
—Jim Nowlan, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
It was streamed on Lyles’ channel, moderated by by YouTube sensation Mr. Beast — 335 million subscribers — and ultimately generated 1.3 million views — Lyles won, by the way.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
According to the company, the most common adverse events in the trial were mild to moderate gastrointestinal issues, the company reported.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
While the conservatives, many of whom are Trump loyalists, may be more inclined to stay in line under a Trump administration than during President Biden's time in office, Johnson could face opposition from moderates in his party.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
The dominant party in each resulting district controls the primary, which becomes the election, where unorganized moderates either lack the numbers to compete or simply don’t participate.
—Jim Nowlan, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Verb
But engagement could also encourage the group to moderate and cooperate with U.S. interests.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
It was streamed on Lyles’ channel, moderated by by YouTube sensation Mr. Beast — 335 million subscribers — and ultimately generated 1.3 million views — Lyles won, by the way.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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There were some horror results — including a 24-1 defeat to Portugal in the Four Nations tournament in 2004 — but progress was always likely to be slow in a country that lacks a ‘court culture’, partly because the temperate nature means outdoor sports can be played year-round.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Located midway between the Dolomites and the Adriatic, mountain breezes and temperate sea air combine to create a refreshingly cool and rainy climate.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The country’s deep ideological divides contribute to this problem, but it’s also rooted in a concept called han, which is central to many Koreans’ emotional identity.Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Safety issues have been central to a nationwide campaign to unionize workers at Amazon facilities, many of whom are employed by third-party contractors.Daniel Wiessner, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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As of January 2024, the average monthly retirement benefit for recipients was $1,907.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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For a gallon of regular in the Sunshine State, the average price was $2.99, a nickel cheaper than the national average of $3.04.Steve Wilson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Southern California, weather conditions were milder.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures will be mild, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, making for pleasant holiday weather overall.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Democrats have long looked at Collins’s seat as a flip opportunity, but the centrist has scored decisive reelection wins against rivals across the aisle.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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France government collapses again:prime minister forced out Bayrou, 73, like Barnier, is a political centrist.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Narcotics Use Use of narcotics other than heroin (including Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet) among 12th graders decreased to an all-time low of 0.6 percent in 2024, down from a peak of 9.5 percent in 2004.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Demand for gas tends to decrease in December due to the frigid temperature, more remote work and the rise of online shopping.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Offering tremendous richness, with flavors of plum, morel cherry and fruits of the forest, along with a note of red poppy in the aromas, there is very good acidity, restrained wood notes and significant persistence.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The restrained approach has left Hermès facing one of the challenges in luxury retail: demand that far outpaces supply.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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One thing to note: While Detroit’s cost of living is low, household bills take up a significant portion of median income, which is $37,360 annually.Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The study finds that North Atlantic right whales have a median lifespan of just 22 years, with the longest-living 10 percent surpassing the age of 47.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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