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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
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
Off the table Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Indiana Fever player, 24, was at Paradise Plaza in Miami’s Design District Tuesday to discuss the initiative in a moderated Q&A with Anderson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Star Riz Ahmed was joined by co-showrunner Ben Carlin, producer Allie Moore, director Bassam Tariq, and music supervisor Kira Elwis for a conversation moderated by film director Daniel Kwan.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
The conversation, moderated by Fortune Senior Features Editor Indrani Sen, landed at a moment when pay is actually moving in the wrong direction.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 May 2026
On February 18, 2020, Markey and Kennedy participated in a debate on WGBH-TV (Boston public radio) that was moderated by hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Where to watch the debate The 90-minute debate will be held at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco and moderated by journalists from CBS California and the San Francisco Examiner.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 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
The panel was moderated by Josh Horowitz.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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
Off the table Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Indiana Fever player, 24, was at Paradise Plaza in Miami’s Design District Tuesday to discuss the initiative in a moderated Q&A with Anderson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
O’Neill explained at the WWD Beauty CEO Summit in a panel moderated by beauty news editor Noor Lobad, the once popular concept of a signature scent has declined in popularity.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Star Riz Ahmed was joined by co-showrunner Ben Carlin, producer Allie Moore, director Bassam Tariq, and music supervisor Kira Elwis for a conversation moderated by film director Daniel Kwan.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
The conversation, moderated by Fortune Senior Features Editor Indrani Sen, landed at a moment when pay is actually moving in the wrong direction.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 May 2026
On February 18, 2020, Markey and Kennedy participated in a debate on WGBH-TV (Boston public radio) that was moderated by hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Where to watch the debate The 90-minute debate will be held at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco and moderated by journalists from CBS California and the San Francisco Examiner.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 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
The panel was moderated by Josh Horowitz.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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The dAS10 aircraft, which is registered in the French civil aviation register as F-DCCH, is qualified under France’s UAS regulatory framework.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Universal pre-K programs, reading interventions at Grade 3, free tuition at community colleges and technical schools for qualified students.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, fatalities have decreased for children.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Still, with audience fragmentation, shorter attention cycles and decreased attendance, placements need to be more iconic.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 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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And the follow-home robberies and street takeovers that captured the public’s attention in recent years have largely subsided.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Once his symptoms subsided, he was transferred to another room, and at least 50 people lined the hallways and cheered him on during the move.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Especially after that last at-bat Saturday, which is at once a completely superficial and entirely logical point.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Another theory suggests regulatory changes in China a few years ago appear to have diminished the availability of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl.—
Mike Stobbe,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The roles of China and Russia, as Iran’s allies, are strengthened; the role of the United States, substantially diminished.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The submarines are said to be designed for shallow waters like the Strait of Hormuz and can operate quietly for limited periods on battery power.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Bichette dropped a flare into shallow center field out of the reach of converging defenders, allowing Torrens to score the tying run, and Benge to go to first.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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