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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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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
An eGFR below 60 usually indicates moderate to severe kidney damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
McCormick thanked those listening and the moderates before giving her final pitch.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The announcements came after former Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney made two trips to the battleground state to urge a split from Trump, including one moderated by conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, an outspoken Trump critic.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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The addition of 5-percent squalane further conditions and hydrates skin, and colloidal oatmeal calms and soothes moderate itching.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
An eGFR below 60 usually indicates moderate to severe kidney damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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And moderates are nostalgic for a 'simpler' and more 'civil' point in our nation’s political history.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
McCormick thanked those listening and the moderates before giving her final pitch.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
His conversation will be moderated by The New Yorker‘s film critic Justin Chang in between the films.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The announcements came after former Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney made two trips to the battleground state to urge a split from Trump, including one moderated by conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, an outspoken Trump critic.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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Parts of the Midwest have been deemed climate havens by city leaders and climate scientists for their protection from sea-level rise and more temperate weather near the Great Lakes.Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Israel has been battling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and overnight at least 19 people were injured in the central Israeli city of Tira after projectiles were launched over the border.Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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In central Israel on Saturday, a strike fired from Lebanon hit a building in the predominantly Israeli Arab town of Tira, injuring 11 people, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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While the 208th edition of the Almanac predicts much of the country will see average or above normal temperatures this winter, the Great Lakes region and North Central States are an exception.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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Their offensive average exit speed of 89.6 mph tied for MLB’s best - and their 87.3 mph average exit speed allowed stood alone at #1.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The research team found that participants who reported lower caffeine consumption had a greater risk of exhibiting memory loss consistent with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
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Other centers might offer long-term individual counseling, while some might be limited to short-term counseling that focuses on helping students in mild distress.Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Adjusted earnings per share decreased 0.6% annually to $1.71 but still topped the $1.57 per share that had been expected.Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Tom Ford Fashion wholesale revenues decreased 11.1 percent to 77.7 million euros.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s restraint on Saturday allowed Iran to dismiss it as ineffective, possibly setting the stage for a restrained response or no response at all.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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For the month of September, median home prices fell -2.3% and have fallen for three months in a row.Robert Barone, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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The median sales price of U.S. homes was $412,300 in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census via the Federal Reserve.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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In some cases, Dr. Zeichner says that dryness inside your nose could also disrupt your skin barrier and possibly irritate your zit—which is why adding a bit of hydration (with a small dab of petroleum jelly or a gentle, noncomedogenic cream) can help soothe the spot.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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The business of television during the heady Thatcherite ’80s feels fundamentally at odds with the bucolic Cotswolds setting—an aesthetic clash of giant cellphones and gentle pastures, boardroom meetings and stray sheep.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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