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to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the wind began to moderate as the night wore on
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Recent Examples of moderated
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The news dropped at Apple TV’s press day at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the three stars joined Willink in a moderated conversation on stage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Each afternoon ends with a moderated patient panel.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
Now imagine all of that happening simultaneously in an unmoderated (or poorly moderated) feed visible alongside the actual ceremony.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
In a moderated discussion with Joe Kornik, Senior Director, Editorial Programs, Protiviti, a series of experts and top executives from the consulting firm revealed the biggest concerns on executives’ minds heading into 2026, during a lunchtime panel in New York City.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Saturday’s 35th anniversary event included a screening of Home Alone, a moderated Q&A with Macaulay and a trivia game for children.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Ushery, a longtime anchor, has covered major city events for over two decades and moderated debates since 1997.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Ideally, then, between smart constellation management, active collision avoidance, and active cleanup, low Earth orbit will become something closer to a regulated and moderated space—much like airspace around major metro areas today.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The price of gold recently hit over $5,589 per ounce, and while the value has moderated somewhat in the time since, today's gold prices are currently hovering above $5,100 per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
He was named an Outstanding Alumni from the University of Wisconsin, and has moderated national keynote conference panels on the state of broadcast journalism and national political coverage.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Qiu Yuanyuan, secretary-general of the Jiangsu International Communication Center at Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, moderated the discussion, which focused on how Chinese content can travel more effectively in international markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The evening featured a panel on preventative care moderated by TIME executive editor Nikhil Kumar and ended with a round of toasts from three honorees, who spoke about the importance of long-term funding for health, reinterpreting the story around aging, and altruism to help those in medical need.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Actor Laura San Giacomo, who won LAFCA’s New Generation Award for her performance, will be there for a Q&A moderated by Lael Loewenstein.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Schnabel will take part in a moderated discussion following the screening.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The news dropped at Apple TV’s press day at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the three stars joined Willink in a moderated conversation on stage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Each afternoon ends with a moderated patient panel.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
Now imagine all of that happening simultaneously in an unmoderated (or poorly moderated) feed visible alongside the actual ceremony.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
In a moderated discussion with Joe Kornik, Senior Director, Editorial Programs, Protiviti, a series of experts and top executives from the consulting firm revealed the biggest concerns on executives’ minds heading into 2026, during a lunchtime panel in New York City.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Saturday’s 35th anniversary event included a screening of Home Alone, a moderated Q&A with Macaulay and a trivia game for children.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Ushery, a longtime anchor, has covered major city events for over two decades and moderated debates since 1997.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Ideally, then, between smart constellation management, active collision avoidance, and active cleanup, low Earth orbit will become something closer to a regulated and moderated space—much like airspace around major metro areas today.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The price of gold recently hit over $5,589 per ounce, and while the value has moderated somewhat in the time since, today's gold prices are currently hovering above $5,100 per ounce.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
He was named an Outstanding Alumni from the University of Wisconsin, and has moderated national keynote conference panels on the state of broadcast journalism and national political coverage.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Qiu Yuanyuan, secretary-general of the Jiangsu International Communication Center at Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, moderated the discussion, which focused on how Chinese content can travel more effectively in international markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The evening featured a panel on preventative care moderated by TIME executive editor Nikhil Kumar and ended with a round of toasts from three honorees, who spoke about the importance of long-term funding for health, reinterpreting the story around aging, and altruism to help those in medical need.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Actor Laura San Giacomo, who won LAFCA’s New Generation Award for her performance, will be there for a Q&A moderated by Lael Loewenstein.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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Associations embroiled in contentious disputes should seek guidance from qualified attorneys and other professionals to help find negotiated resolutions.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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With qualified early withdrawals, rules and limits are set by the IRS, rather than by you or your employer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Drone strikes have decreased by 83%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Though on Saturday, MDFR said smoke in the area had greatly decreased compared to Thursday and Friday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The settling of chairs subsided, people shifted into comfortable postures, some laid out on the carpet.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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And, unlike longer alternatives like 2-year or 5-year CD options, savers will maintain some flexibility to pivot here in 2027 after the current market volatility may have subsided.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In her closing argument, Wanzenberg repeatedly noted that Mahdee received more than 40 stab wounds, and Vargas had three superficial cuts on his arm.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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But all the wounds were superficial.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When recovery becomes doubtful or diminished, incentives weaken.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Murray was once one of the league's best running QBs, but age and injury have diminished, though not entirely destroyed, his rushing ability.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, expect uncluttered communal spaces and kids splashing in the suitably shallow terrace pool (which is well appreciated in a city where temps regularly exceed 95°).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Spartans have relied heavily on their starting five all season due to the injury bug, which has left their bench as shallow as two deep late in recent games.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Too many people, particularly those in my age group, have been felled by a cold that morphed into pneumonia, or a UTI that landed them in the hospital, or a simple stumble on a floor mat that resulted in surgery and months of physical therapy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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