as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
the moderator should make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak
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Recent Examples of moderator
During a panel hosted by sustainability moderator Merle Becker, industry heavyweights explored how the sector’s transformation—from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to sustainable materials and digital development processes—is becoming a strategic resource.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Just this month, Meghan and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance to speak with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price about their new book, The Amazing Generation, along with moderator Gayle King.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Friday moderator Joy Behar then introduced BVSD musicians/cast members Renesito Avich and David Oquendo who serenaded Navarro with a birthday song.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
This alone isn't enough for nuclear fission to sustain itself, but at Oklo, groundwater that flowed through these rocks acted as a natural neutron moderator – similarly to how water is used in many of today's reactors.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
Just this month, Meghan and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance to speak with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price about their new book, The Amazing Generation, along with moderator Gayle King.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Friday moderator Joy Behar then introduced BVSD musicians/cast members Renesito Avich and David Oquendo who serenaded Navarro with a birthday song.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
This alone isn't enough for nuclear fission to sustain itself, but at Oklo, groundwater that flowed through these rocks acted as a natural neutron moderator – similarly to how water is used in many of today's reactors.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderator
Noun
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First District Legislator Manuel Abarca IV was named the next chairperson of the legislature in a 5-4 vote conducted Monday afternoon.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Former linebacker Chris Spielman has helped to revive the Lions in his job as special assistant to the president/CEO and chairperson.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Here currently in the United States backed by the courts, the legislative branch and the Justice Department, our president has acquired tremendous power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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New York Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican who represents most of the Hudson Valley, is urging the president to lift the suspension.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump cleared out the board of directors shortly after taking office in 2025 and replaced them with his own picks, who then named him the chairman.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rick Caruso, chairman of Steadfast LA, was also in attendance.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Moderator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderator. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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