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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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Social Commerce And Live Shopping Social media platforms are increasingly becoming central to retail, not only as marketing tools but also as direct sales channels.Darko Pavic, Forbes, 20 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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As of January 2024, the average monthly retirement benefit for recipients was $1,907.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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People who are infected may experience mild symptoms, from upper respiratory symptoms to conjunctivitis/pink eye, or more severe symptoms, which include pneumonia, multi-organ failure, or death.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms can range from mild to severe with the most serious cases resulting in death.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The choice was between independent far-right candidate Călin Georgescu and the pro-Western centrist Elena Lasconi.Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The parliament is deeply divided into three blocs: the centrists of Macron’s party, the far-right of Marine Le Pen’s party and a left-wing coalition.Lauren Kent, CNN, 4 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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Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
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Over the past century, the median new home build has more than doubled in size, from just over 1k sq. ft. to nearly 2.5k sq. ft.Zachary Crockett, thehustle.co, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company reports that the median user interaction lasts 60 seconds.Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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