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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
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
The dinner included a moderated panel where the two discussed political polarization and urged civil dialogue.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After the screening, stay for a moderated community discussion.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Her latest comment on the economy was after the release of the July jobs report on August 6 during a moderated discussion hosted by the Boston Fed.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The pair reached an agreement through moderated negotiations regarding spousal support, splitting the former couple's assets and custody of their two children.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Enjoy a moderated conversation with Phil Rosenthal, followed by an audience Q&A.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2024
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Joan Kennedy of the Business of Fashion moderated the discussion.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The show, moderated by Kristen Welker, finished the 52-week 2024-25 season ahead of CBS’ Face the Nation and ABC’s This Week With George Stephanopoulos among adults 25-54, the key demo for TV news.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, and Lindsay Sloane — a notable cross-section of members of the Toros and their rival squad, the Clovers — attended a special Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles screening followed by a live Q&A moderated by The Big Picture podcast cohost, Amanda Dobbins.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
The session will be moderated by Wendy Mitchell.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
The stars of the film took photos with fans and participated in a live Q&A moderated by The Big Picture’s Amanda Dobbins.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Bridging the divide After dinner, attendees heard directly from the honorees during a panel discussion moderated by Pulitzer award-winning journalist and former Detroit Free Press editorial page editor Stephen Henderson.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This session will be moderated by Sarah Fennel, NYT bestselling author and creator of Broma Bakery.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The dinner included a moderated panel where the two discussed political polarization and urged civil dialogue.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After the screening, stay for a moderated community discussion.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Her latest comment on the economy was after the release of the July jobs report on August 6 during a moderated discussion hosted by the Boston Fed.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
The pair reached an agreement through moderated negotiations regarding spousal support, splitting the former couple's assets and custody of their two children.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Enjoy a moderated conversation with Phil Rosenthal, followed by an audience Q&A.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2024
Adjective
More from Variety 0 Comments Comments are moderated.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Joan Kennedy of the Business of Fashion moderated the discussion.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The show, moderated by Kristen Welker, finished the 52-week 2024-25 season ahead of CBS’ Face the Nation and ABC’s This Week With George Stephanopoulos among adults 25-54, the key demo for TV news.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Bradford, and Lindsay Sloane — a notable cross-section of members of the Toros and their rival squad, the Clovers — attended a special Alamo Drafthouse Los Angeles screening followed by a live Q&A moderated by The Big Picture podcast cohost, Amanda Dobbins.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
The session will be moderated by Wendy Mitchell.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
The stars of the film took photos with fans and participated in a live Q&A moderated by The Big Picture’s Amanda Dobbins.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Bridging the divide After dinner, attendees heard directly from the honorees during a panel discussion moderated by Pulitzer award-winning journalist and former Detroit Free Press editorial page editor Stephen Henderson.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This session will be moderated by Sarah Fennel, NYT bestselling author and creator of Broma Bakery.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Verb
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Production at the company’s mill grew 124 percent, but carbon emissions and electricity consumption decreased 18 percent, respectively.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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These numbers have since decreased—only 16% live in poverty and 35% of Gen Z are considered low-income as of 2023—but these numbers are still notably higher than those of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And that’s the hope that Charlotte fans are holding on to, as Albin is the most qualified head coach at the FBS level that the program has had.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the 2023-24 school year, 762 students in Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools; 90 in Turner Unified School District; 27 in Piper Unified School District; and 19 in Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Unified School District qualified for McKinney-Vento services, Howze said.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether that's because bullying would have subsided anyway or because the ordinance itself is causing kids to think twice is anyone's guess.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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When the din inside Rams Park had finally subsided, Arne Slot attempted to put a positive spin on a wretched night for Liverpool.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So how the hell did that happen when cinematic box office is diminished generally?—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cyber threats have not diminished, and CFOs are as vigilant as ever, Gallucci noted.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So, pretty people and sunshine are a superficial symptom of something much deeper.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mark’s bond with another trainer, Bas Rutten (played by the real-life former wrestler and broadcaster Bas Rutten), is similarly superficial.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now imagine he was felled by an assassin’s bullet.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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The rebuilding took 1,200 oak trees felled from forests across France to replace the framework of the roof and 1,000 construction workers.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After a motorcyclist spotted a small skull lying on the desert sand, four bodies were found in two shallow graves in the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
3 Oct. 2025
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In shallow portions of springs and spring runs, this means thousands of happy feet trample and destroy vegetation.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 18th, in the 100th minute, eased Welbeck past Ole Gunnar Solskjaer — his coach in United’s reserves — Daniel Sturridge and Kanu, leaving him behind only Javier Hernandez (19), Olivier Giroud (21) and Jermain Defoe (24) on the super-subs list.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yes, incoming transfers such as Morris and Taylor have eased the line’s burdens, but much of the credit belongs to program mainstays such as senior left tackle McKale Boley.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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