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moderate

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/noun

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

Example sentences

  • “The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.”
  • “to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.”

Featured as word of the day on November 18, 2026.

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