moderate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Earlier this week, moderate inflation figures also undercut concerns that the economy is overheating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“With Crowley, he has a more conciliatory approach ... that probably sits better with the average independent voter or moderate in the state who’s just looking to get some problems addressed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Except this time the more moderate candidate won.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
This has led the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to warn of "significant" water scarcity in the Borders and "moderate scarcity" in areas on the eastern side of Scotland.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
She took a deep, trembling breath, trying to moderate the pulsing of her blood.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then, in the race’s final weeks, two other moderates dropped out and Crowley revived his campaign with the sitting Democratic governor’s endorsement.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
Throughout the campaign, Stevens argued that El-Sayed would not be able to defeat Rogers, a refrain some moderates repeated Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
In an essay for the Journal, author Charlotte Alter argues that Michigan’s Senate primary is more than just another fight between moderates and progressives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Jet-fuel prices moderated in June, but have been on the rise again in recent days.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Its shares have since moderated, but are still up more than 20% since the Ford Energy launch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In a discussion moderated by “Master of None” actor Lena Waithe, Prince-Bythewood and the cast talked about the making and almost-not-making of the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The New York Times heralded Mullin’s “warmer and fuzzier tone” during his confirmation hearing as a “sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
She gave him a little horn cup containing a hot potion whose bitterness was moderated by honey, and presently he lay back and fell deeply asleep.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
The S&P 500 closed at a record high Thursday as investors bet that a combination of moderating inflation and an AI boom would lead to lasting growth in the U.S. economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
All these challenges will result in worldwide GDP growth moderating from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2026, according to the OECD.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Flight of Icarus," Vocabulary from the myth
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
