moderated 1 of 2

adjective

as in qualified

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moderated

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verb

past tense of moderate
as in decreased
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
Adjective
In the months after the new law went into effect, the LGBTQIA+ youth organization Minus18 opened a free, moderated community for under-16s and saw a 303% surge in requests to join. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026 Following the episode, the pair will participate in a moderated Q&A in front of a theatre full of fans. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Stu Sjouwerman is co-founder and CEO of ReadingMinds, a pioneering AI-moderated interview platform for conducting sentiment analysis. — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Thankfully for Sacramento and the Delta region, a nice and steady Delta breeze will keep the area a bit more moderated, with high temps in the low- to mid-90s between Monday and Thursday. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026 Key Takeaways An egg salad sandwich on white bread produces a moderated peak in blood sugar. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026 Over the last month, Jen has embarked on a tour to various bookstores around the country, partnering with other content creators and medical professionals for moderated conversations about the book. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation. — Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026 The effect is less about measurable temperature reduction and more about cultivating a breathable, moderated atmosphere—one that feels softer against the skin and easier to inhabit through long summer days. — Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
While the pace of inflation has moderated since 2022, even small price increases compounding on top of larger ones in recent years can easily strain the household budget. — Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 That impact could be moderated by the availability of cotton from the Chinese reserve system. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 The event, part of TEDxFargo, will be moderated by painter Robert Vargas at Fargo, North Dakota’s fittingly named Brewhalla on Thursday. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026 Pelia) were joined by co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman in a conversation moderated by Variety‘s Joe Otterson. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026 The event will be moderated by NBC6 Anchor Jawan Strader and Miami Herald Editorial Opinion Editor Amy Driscoll. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 In addition, services costs, which are closely watched by Federal Reserve policymakers for longer-run inflation trends, moderated significantly. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The panel will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide) and conclude with an audience Q&A. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Couric moderated a panel at the event, and served as a panelist on another. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
  1. qualified
  2. decreased
  3. eased
  4. subsided
  5. superficial
  6. diminished
  7. shallow
  8. fell
Adjective
  • After county planning officials issued a report stating construction wouldn’t impact the environment, Fish and Game countered, saying the report wasn’t thorough, and a qualified biologist will have to survey the site.
    — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Taking a few extra minutes to verify the quality of the work — and choosing a qualified contractor over simply the cheapest bid — can help prevent repeat breakdowns, unnecessary energy costs and larger repair bills later.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of qualified
Verb
  • Despite the record, nuclear's share of the global energy supply slightly decreased as the overall energy market grew faster.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But the uptick citywide this year contrasted sharply with Raman’s district, where homelessness actually decreased by 49%.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of decreased
Adjective
  • Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of eased
Verb
  • Instantly after hearing that his uncertainty around the company subsided.
    — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • After Covid subsided, Congress tried to fill this NSC gap by legislating a new White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response but provided no funding to staff it.
    — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026
Definition of subsided
Adjective
  • Reddington also took exception to the prosecution's description of injuries to Clancy's neck and wrists, which had been called superficial.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Medicare Advantage, despite offering more benefits and cost caps, faces issues with gaming, excessive prior authorization, and a focus on superficial perks.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of superficial
Verb
  • But even without that hurdle, the incentive to sue has diminished now that basketball players can earn millions of dollars years before going to the NBA.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026
  • Workers seek transparency regarding AI's impact on their roles, assurance against job losses, and confidence that their value isn't diminished.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of diminished
Adjective
  • The quake struck Tuesday afternoon in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation from coastal areas.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 July 2026
  • And despite its larger clubhead, the face height remains identical to its predecessor, preserving the shallow profile needed for confidence when hitting off the fairway.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of shallow
Verb
  • But the traps that felled Starmer lurk in most issues Burnham must tackle.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine Yamal.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fell

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