1. people who hold moderate political views or opinions that are not extreme
Usage: plural form

1. makes or becomes less intense, extreme, or violent
Usage: third person singular present
2. chairs or presides over a meeting, discussion, or debate
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The moderates in Congress often hold the key to passing legislation.
• Political moderates from both parties worked together on the compromise bill.
• Exercise moderates stress levels and improves overall health.
• The medication moderates the symptoms but doesn’t cure the disease.
• She moderates the weekly town hall meetings.
• The professor moderates student debates in his political science class.
• The new policy moderates the previous strict regulations.