as in tame
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
circus trainers work with tamed tigers and elephants
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to tame your language when you're in front of the kids
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Recent Examples of tamed
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
And Shawn's Ray Wilkins is still struggling to stay in the closet, this time turning to the church in a Sinners parody to keep him tamed.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The Sooners led 10-8 after four innings and then tamed the mighty Yellow Jackets’ bats.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The forecast comes as fire officials this week tamed a brush fire that burned through more than 11,400 acres of the Everglades in west Broward.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In the right hands, even a stubborn loaf can be tamed.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Not shown in the video is when officers finally tamed the out-of-control boat, Ramos said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The notion of Kori as a feral creature to be tamed is also sure to rub some the wrong way.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Then there’s her steady stream of love letters to nature, wild and tamed.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
And Shawn's Ray Wilkins is still struggling to stay in the closet, this time turning to the church in a Sinners parody to keep him tamed.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
The Sooners led 10-8 after four innings and then tamed the mighty Yellow Jackets’ bats.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 June 2026
The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The forecast comes as fire officials this week tamed a brush fire that burned through more than 11,400 acres of the Everglades in west Broward.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
In the right hands, even a stubborn loaf can be tamed.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Not shown in the video is when officers finally tamed the out-of-control boat, Ramos said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The notion of Kori as a feral creature to be tamed is also sure to rub some the wrong way.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tamed
Adjective
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Rahm is a more tame thrill ride who should be licking his chops at a venue like this, but could succumb to the conditions and never recover.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Instead, the Federal Reserve is more likely to keep rates steady for the remainder of 2026 — or even usher in a rate hike to tame rising prices.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Uruguay controlled most of the second half but didn't break through until Araújo fired a rebound past goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais from close range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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These inventions transformed honey bees from a largely feral species into semi-domesticated livestock that could be managed year-round, expanded, and reproduced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Data centers are contained in buildings stretching as far as a football field, housing thousands of continually running machines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
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Crews quickly established hose lines on the roof and contained the blaze to a portion of the solar panels atop the structure, achieving knockdown in 48 minutes with no injuries reported, the Fire Department said at the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The companies are now the leading drivers of the burgeoning AI industry, and their competing views about how the technology should be regulated are playing out in a wide-ranging political ad spending war that has targeted congressional races in big cities and rural areas alike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Yet this pollution isn’t regulated, and manufacturers are moving to dramatically increase the amount of plastics produced in the United States.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Following their arrival, word spread among law enforcement at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) that the King and Queen were en route — and the path to the VVIP (yes, very very) entrance was cleared by FBI officials, who kept fans away from the area.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Previous announcements of potential deals to end the fighting have curbed prices and juiced markets, but this time experts hope the pact holds true.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Fight Fungi Common fungal problems like powdery mildew on a variety of plants and black spot on roses can be curbed with apple cider vinegar.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Verb
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He was apprehended by military police after being restrained and disarmed by fellow soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Harvey also has a case pending at the Department of Justice, alleging a district south of Denver restrained and secluded disabled students hundreds of times, even though the practice is supposed to be reserved for emergencies.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Tamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tamed. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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