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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
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 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.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Key Takeaways An egg salad sandwich on white bread produces a moderated peak in blood sugar.
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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.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The married duo will be on hand for a moderated conversation.
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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.
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Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
Candidates will participate in a structured format that features opening statements, moderated discussion and closing remarks.
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CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Comments Comments are moderated.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 June 2026
An opinion piece in the Saudi Arabia’s Asharq al-Awsat newspaper this week suggested that Iran’s circumstances may have forced it to take a confrontational regional posture and asked whether it can be moderated through diplomacy.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Her appearance was moderated by People Inc exec Leah Wyar.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Alamo Drafthouse will also do live streams across 10 different locations with Early as moderated by Hannah Einbinder, and those at time of writing are already nearing capacity.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The roundtable was moderated by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and co-hosted by Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, who in March called for all governments to ban social media for kids under 16 in an op-ed for TIME.
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Emma Barker Bonomo,
Time,
23 June 2026
Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderated the focus groups.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
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.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Stu Sjouwerman is co-founder and CEO of ReadingMinds, a pioneering AI-moderated interview platform for conducting sentiment analysis.
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Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 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
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.
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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
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
Verb
The conversation, which was held at Ralph Lauren’s women’s store at 888 Madison Avenue in New York, was moderated by Gigi Salmon, a British sports journalist and tennis commentator.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Comments Comments are moderated.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
26 June 2026
An opinion piece in the Saudi Arabia’s Asharq al-Awsat newspaper this week suggested that Iran’s circumstances may have forced it to take a confrontational regional posture and asked whether it can be moderated through diplomacy.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Her appearance was moderated by People Inc exec Leah Wyar.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Alamo Drafthouse will also do live streams across 10 different locations with Early as moderated by Hannah Einbinder, and those at time of writing are already nearing capacity.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The roundtable was moderated by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and co-hosted by Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, who in March called for all governments to ban social media for kids under 16 in an op-ed for TIME.
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Emma Barker Bonomo,
Time,
23 June 2026
Rich Thau, president of Engagious, moderated the focus groups.
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Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
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.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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The proposal targets universities that, in the two most recent academic years, didn’t admit all academically qualified applicants.
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According to officials, Releford lied about his criminal history, education, and professional qualifications to become a judge, despite not having a nursing degree or being qualified to practice in Georgia.
Verb
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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According to the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County, Gaeta drove 371 feet during those 5 seconds and only decreased speed from 53mph to 47mph.
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.
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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.
Verb
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Early on, Jonah couldn't be indoors during rumbling Florida thunderstorms because the noise reminded Jonah of the collapse, so father and son would take long drives until the storm subsided.
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Spoofing has subsided noticeably in recent days.
Adjective
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But the similarity is superficial.
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Its engagement is merely superficial.
Verb
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Trump’s critics, especially in Israel, worry that the agreement effectively allows Iran to repair a proxy force diminished by months of Israeli pummeling.
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Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
Adjective
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There, the Sox scored on a weak, off-line throw from shallow left fielder José Caballero.
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The earthquake’s shallow depth also allowed it to be felt across a wide region of the country, including Caracas, where residents reported intense shaking that forced evacuations from residential buildings, offices and shopping centers.
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The most dangerous situation appeared to be on Barrington Avenue, west of East Dundee Village Hall, where a light, a utility pole and part of a parkway tree were felled by strong winds, leaving power lines dangling across the road.
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John Adams famously wrote to his wife, Abigail, that smallpox was killing 10 soldiers for every one felled in battle.
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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