How to Use moderate in a Sentence

moderate

1 of 3 adjective
Definition of moderatenext
Synonyms for moderatenext
  • Most of these medicines relieve mild to moderate pain.
  • There were moderate levels of chemicals in the lake.
  • The group met with only moderate success.
  • The hotel offers comfortable rooms at moderate prices.
  • Both moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans can agree on this new law.
  • Her doctor recommended moderate exercise.
  • The sleek design resembles the style of high-end picks but at a moderate price.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • On Friday, the avalanche risk is forecast to drop one level to moderate.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Odds are best in the afternoon and evening, when some storms could be strong and produce briefly moderate to heavy rain.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 10 June 2023
  • Still, there are a number of more moderate Democrats who might back McCarthy.
    — Pablo Manríquez, The New Republic, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Weakness for tech this week has been moderate relative to the whole S&P 500.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • His wife and daughters said Jack's Alzheimer’s has now gone from moderate to advanced.
    — Mike Wagner, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2023
  • Keeping things at a moderate level makes sure your heart rate won’t climb too high, says Grund.
    — Elizabeth Millard, C.p.t., SELF, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The water level was fairly low, but with a moderate speed.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 28 May 2023
  • Keep in Mind Its weight is more moderate than light, and may be too heavy for some in hot temperatures.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • This moderate fast action rod can handle lures from three to eight ounces, and the 11-foot reach gives them plenty of distance.
    — Alberto Knie, Field & Stream, 22 June 2023
  • Light and moderate rain will continue from the Bay Area to San Diego -- and heavy snow in the mountains -- by 3 p.m., causing the flood threat to continue.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Using a light, moderate action rod will help with this.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • But moderate amounts of any or all of those things are either a non-issue, or can put a buck on his feet during daylight.
    — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • That could help counteract the moderate image Lawler et al. want to project for themselves.
    — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the good to moderate range as well.
    — Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
  • The patient went on the make a moderate recovery but became one of the first high-profile malpractice cases in the state.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Skies will have moderate cloud levels at times, even without rain.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The two paramedics were able to free themselves from the ambulance, despite minor to moderate injuries.
    — Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Widespread minor to moderate flooding of streams and creeks and some rivers is ongoing across our area.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Fast price increases spell trouble, but moderate price gains can lead to higher wages and job growth.
    — Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Pollen update: Tree pollen is moderate at 25 grains per cubic meter of air.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Rain continues moderate to heavy at times through the evening and overnight, still with a rumble of thunder possible.
    — Molly Robey, Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2023
  • In parts of Wisconsin, moderate to heavy snow is expected to fall through Sunday night, and could reach or exceed a rate of one inch per hour.
    — Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2024
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moderate

2 of 3 verb
  • She moderates our discussions so that we don't argue or talk at the same time.
  • The protesters have been unwilling to moderate their demands.
  • She moderates at our office meetings.
  • Your group coach will moderate the chat and share weight-loss tips.
    — Women's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The third area has a few miles of easy to moderate trails — with their own gorgeous panoramic views.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The list is moderated by a team of 20 from Maui, and by others from other parts of Hawaii, and beyond.
    — Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Rents on new leases are moderating in some parts of the country.
    — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The company said that price increases could start to moderate in the second half of this year.
    — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 18 July 2023
  • But to keep the world safe, experts should try to come up with regulations that have the same moderating effect.
    — Paul Krugman, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2023
  • In conclusion, a 25mg dosage of Delta 8 THC can provide a mild to moderate high that lasts for several hours.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • For the 10th year in a row, it will be presented by The Hollywood Reporter and moderated by yours truly.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Getty Images What time is the debate and who's moderating?
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Most forecasters expect the Fed to pause raising rates to see whether price gains indeed moderate further.
    — Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2023
  • In the meantime, the district moderated its policy, adding the exam back to the process and changing the way neighborhood is considered.
    — Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2024
  • After the noms announcement, no member of the Academy can moderate a Q&A.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Rent prices have been moderating, a trend that is expected to persist in coming months and that should help to weigh down inflation overall.
    — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Rent prices have been moderating, a trend that is expected to persist in coming months and which should help to weigh down inflation overall.
    — Jeanna Smialek, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
  • While wages have moderated, average hourly earnings are growing at a 4.4% year-over-year pace.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Bluesky will soon let users customize how content is moderated in their feeds.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The company also has said it’s been careful to be fair in moderating pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel videos.
    — John D. McKinnon, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2023
  • While grocery prices are moderating, restaurant prices have remained high, rising 6% for the year and 0.4% in September.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Winds should moderate tonight but may re-energize tomorrow, which looks to be cool and autumnal.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2023
  • This event offers solutions to make sidelines safer The event will feature four panelists and will be moderated by The Courier Journal.
    — The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2023
  • Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.
    — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The warm-up is being moderated by ocean currents, which are bringing unseasonably cold water south to the county’s coastal zone.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • Simon said during a Q&A that was moderated by Stephen Colbert.
    — Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting were mild to moderate in terms of how extreme the side effects have been experienced.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Before the vote, Move Forward attempted to moderate its position on the measure, toning down its calls for reform.
    — Muktita Suhartono, New York Times, 14 May 2023
  • Meanwhile, along the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac, some minor to moderate to flooding is a good bet around high tide this afternoon, with water levels 1 to 2 feet above normal.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
  • If core inflation continues to moderate only slightly, Fed officials might just want to get the second rate hike over with.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN, 17 July 2023
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moderate

3 of 3 noun
  • Moderates from both political parties have agreed on an economic plan.
  • Rain amounts will be light for most of the day before turning moderate-to-heavy overnight.
    — oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Meanwhile, 32% of moderates and 26% of conservatives said the same, the study shows.
    — Nicole Chavez, CNN, 16 Feb. 2023
  • From here, the deal goes to the Senate, where moderates may be just as influential.
    — Matt Harris, The Conversation, 1 June 2023
  • Among other groups, Biden is at a low of 40% approval among moderates.
    — Gary Langer, ABC News, 6 May 2023
  • The rain is much needed in the south, forecasters said, due to an ongoing moderate to extreme drought.
    — Brianna Kwasnik, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2022
  • And these moderates will be key to any deal averting a national default.
    — Chuck Todd, NBC News, 9 May 2023
  • She's got to break through not just with moderates and Independents.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2023
  • She's known as a political moderate and has not served in the military.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Jones, 46, a physician who served as a Navy surgeon in Iraq, campaigned as a Democratic moderate.
    — Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Efforts to pass funding measures have ground to a halt in the House amid clashes between GOP hardliners and moderates.
    — Erik Wasson, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The narrow margins in the House and Senate mean both Democratic and Republican moderates will likely have to back the bill.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 29 May 2023
  • Key questions and takeaways from the debt ceiling deal Getting the bill through Congress will hinge on support from moderates in both parties.
    — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 30 May 2023
  • Your mom may not be able to run a marathon anymore, but regular movement improves blood flow, moderates mood and improves sleep.
    — Kari Mongeon Wahlen, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2023
  • After Mao died in 1976 and relative moderates took power, the party made partial amends for the excesses of that era.
    — Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2023
  • That shift sidelined the thinning ranks of Republican moderates — and brought to the fore social issues once on the legislative fringe.
    — Matthew Brown and Sam Metz, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Unlike their forebears of 1789, the moderates had a model on which to base their assumptions about how the revolution was supposed to turn out.
    — James Robins, The New Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
  • As tensions grow, can progressives and moderates get along?
    — Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 May 2023
  • Who could have guessed that pandering to extremists while courting moderates would be a zero-sum game?
    — Kyle Whitmire | Kwhitmire@al.com, al, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The opposition filed two no-confidence motions against the government — one by the Le Pen faction and the other by a coalition of moderates.
    — David A. Andelman, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Once upon a time, the moderates, the mavericks and the underdogs in presidential politics had a chance to break through in New Hampshire.
    — Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch from noon through late Friday night as periods of moderate-to-heavy rainfall are likely through the end of the week.
    — oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2021
  • He was viewed as a pro-business moderate — in line with many of the suburban voters driving growth in the state's expanding tech and research industries.
    — Bryan Anderson, ajc, 30 Oct. 2021
  • The 63-36 vote on the bill was carried by moderates in both parties, many of whom aired their misgivings about parts of the deal but were convinced that their concerns weren’t worth risking the havoc a default would unleash.
    — Zach C Cohen, Bloomberg.com, 2 June 2023
  • Jordan spent the weekend working to lock up support from key House GOP moderates, an endeavor that seems to be proving fruitful.
    — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 17 Oct. 2023
  • While nine Democrats did qualify for the ballot, the most prominent among them is Kevin Paffrath, a moderate who argues Newsom has led the state astray with broken policies.
    — Steve Kiggins, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2021
  • Officially, No Labels’ mission is to create a space for moderates on both the left and the right to come together and find solutions above the partisan fray.
    — Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The study looked at the brain scans of 18- to 25-year-old cross-country runners, and a control group of adults of the same age who hadn’t engaged in sustained moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for over a year.
    — Micah Ling, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Certain opioids are prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe pain.
    — Sarah Fielding, Health.com, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Flood zones fall into three categories: high-risk, moderate-to-low risk, and undetermined risk.
    — Jim Probasco, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022

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