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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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 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
Aaron Cannon is the co-founder and CEO of Outset, a leading AI-moderated research platform that captures incredible feedback in a way that feels like an interview, not a typical questionnaire.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 24 May 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
Candidates will participate in a structured format that features opening statements, moderated discussion and closing remarks.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Ashley Lopez, NPR, 19 June 2026
Case studies of successful partnerships will be presented daily, moderated by Windrose’s Pauline Mazenod.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
That delicate balance was the focus of a recent USG University panel moderated by IndieWire.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Broadcaster Chris Cuomo, who moderated the segment, quickly interrupted to ask Kiley whether that was true.
—Mathew Miranda
june 17, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The conversations will be moderated by an affiliated coalition of universities and think tanks — like American Public Trust, Berggruen Institute and Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The conversation was moderated by TIME senior health correspondent Alice Park.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 28 May 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
Founded by Thiel and Auren Hoffman, the invite-only network of CEOs, politicians and intellectuals meets to have small, moderated conversations in confidentiality about the future of tech, according to Axios, which reported the forum’s plans for a DC-area campus last year.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 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
Aaron Cannon is the co-founder and CEO of Outset, a leading AI-moderated research platform that captures incredible feedback in a way that feels like an interview, not a typical questionnaire.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 24 May 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
Candidates will participate in a structured format that features opening statements, moderated discussion and closing remarks.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderated the focus groups.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 19 June 2026
Case studies of successful partnerships will be presented daily, moderated by Windrose’s Pauline Mazenod.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 June 2026
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
That delicate balance was the focus of a recent USG University panel moderated by IndieWire.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
Broadcaster Chris Cuomo, who moderated the segment, quickly interrupted to ask Kiley whether that was true.
—Mathew Miranda
june 17, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The conversations will be moderated by an affiliated coalition of universities and think tanks — like American Public Trust, Berggruen Institute and Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The conversation was moderated by TIME senior health correspondent Alice Park.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 28 May 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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Tarkanian’s last four 49er teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament and his 1971 team came within inches of the Final Four, losing to UCLA, 57-55.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For example, regular brokerage accounts, savings accounts and other investment vehicles that are not considered qualified retirement plans will generally not receive the same bankruptcy exemptions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In March, a nurse assessed Parias for complaints of increasing pain, and the nurse noted decreased mobility, prompting the nurse to submit a referral for an orthopedic evaluation, as well as additional medications.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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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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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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For food companies, switching to another supplier or type of protein isn’t a superficial switch.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Some suggest his superficial charm is giving a false picture of his political talents.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Verb
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But Kesselring’s role was further diminished when Buffalo acquired defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets at the trade deadline in March.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Since then, our evenings have been brighter and our melatonin diminished.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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For the first time ever, the discovery of a shallow-water feeding ground has made observing this behavior possible.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Aalto University / Mahdi Asgari History is filled with stories of the great being felled by the puny.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
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And those are the lucky ones, who weren’t felled by late-season injuries and bumped from the tournament the way Brazil’s Rodrygo, Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma and Germany’s Serge Gnabry were.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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