as in moderate
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
a candidate with middle-of-the-road views on most hot-button issues
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middle of the road
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as in middle
a middle point between extremes
I'm in the middle of the road on that issue.
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Recent Examples of middle-of-the-road
John Frank, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
This middle-of-the-road snow blower will clear a small driveway quickly, but won’t cost you over a grand.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Dolphins are middle-of-the-road blitz defense The Dolphins are tied for 12th in the league in blitz rate at 28.2%.
—Gqlshare, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
Allred has so far been running a thread-the-needle campaign that seeks to keep the Democratic base in his tight grip while not alienating independents and middle-of-the-road Republicans who might not want to award Cruz six more years in the Senate.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Oct. 2024
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His work leading nonprofits and a small business explains his middle-of-the-road stance on enforcing new mandates on industry.
—John Frank, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
This middle-of-the-road snow blower will clear a small driveway quickly, but won’t cost you over a grand.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Dolphins are middle-of-the-road blitz defense The Dolphins are tied for 12th in the league in blitz rate at 28.2%.
—Gqlshare, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
Allred has so far been running a thread-the-needle campaign that seeks to keep the Democratic base in his tight grip while not alienating independents and middle-of-the-road Republicans who might not want to award Cruz six more years in the Senate.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middle-of-the-road
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This yields a moderate Cash-to-Assets Ratio of 13.4% (vs. 14.8% for S&P 500) How resilient is Ford Motor stock during a downturn?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Doing even a small amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, or adding a small amount to your current exercise regimen, reduces your risk of dementia, according to a March study in JAMDA: The Journal of the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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That’s based on travel from Eagle County (farther north than the other release location of Pitkin County) to central Wyoming.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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On touchdown, investigators determined the side-stay attached to the aircraft’s right main landing gear fractured, the gear retracted, and the right wing broke between the landing gear and fuselage, which is the central part of the plane.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Middle-of-the-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middle-of-the-road. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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