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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
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Following the film, a panel moderated by DOC NYC Executive Director Raphaela Neihausen will discuss the need (or not) for Holocaust films in 2025.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The debate will be moderated by Enquirer Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin Aldridge, and questions will be asked by panelists Carl Weiser, the Enquirer's politics editor, and Clare McKinley, Xavier Newswire editor-in-chief.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
During a panel at Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit, moderated by SJ and Fairchild Studio director Lauren Parker, speakers dove into the motivations behind traceability investments and what is still holding companies’ efforts back.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
That was the finding Wednesday by experts at a Miami Herald panel moderated by climate reporters Alex Harris, Denise Hruby and Ashely Miznazi.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Then came a conversation between Bianca, Edvin, and Troy, moderated by Mecca herself, about identity, globalization, and the role of Jamaican heritage in their work.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Inflation moderated significantly in the first quarter, but growth could decelerate in the second half of the financial year due to global trade uncertainties, said Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Some Republicans predicted the warnings about Vought’s budget-cutting were over the top and likely to be moderated, particularly if the government shutdown ends soon.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 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
Keynote Conversation with Michael Strahan and Jose Diaz Michael Strahan and Jose Diaz kicked off the event with a keynote conversation moderated by Variety’s co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Following the film, a panel moderated by DOC NYC Executive Director Raphaela Neihausen will discuss the need (or not) for Holocaust films in 2025.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The debate will be moderated by Enquirer Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin Aldridge, and questions will be asked by panelists Carl Weiser, the Enquirer's politics editor, and Clare McKinley, Xavier Newswire editor-in-chief.
—Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
During a panel at Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit, moderated by SJ and Fairchild Studio director Lauren Parker, speakers dove into the motivations behind traceability investments and what is still holding companies’ efforts back.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
That was the finding Wednesday by experts at a Miami Herald panel moderated by climate reporters Alex Harris, Denise Hruby and Ashely Miznazi.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Then came a conversation between Bianca, Edvin, and Troy, moderated by Mecca herself, about identity, globalization, and the role of Jamaican heritage in their work.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Inflation moderated significantly in the first quarter, but growth could decelerate in the second half of the financial year due to global trade uncertainties, said Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Some Republicans predicted the warnings about Vought’s budget-cutting were over the top and likely to be moderated, particularly if the government shutdown ends soon.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Verb
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In early January, the restuarant closed for two weeks to regroup after sales decreased by 37%.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Drake claimed the single irreparably damaged his reputation and decreased his brand’s value.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Exceptions are made for legally married couples and qualified military personnel.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The process begins with nominations, which can be made only by certain qualified individuals—such as national government officials, university professors in relevant fields, previous laureates, and members of international courts.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By day 10, my entire nervous system was hijacked—every fiber of my being was at ease, and all cravings subsided.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once the brouhaha subsided, the players said their final farewell to each other and headed back into the locker room.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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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The coming of age has not diminished Reich’s capacity to articulate complex political and economic issues in clear language.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Bean and squash yields (as measured by weight) were reduced when intercropped with maize, while maize yields were only slightly diminished when intercropped.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Weirdly brassy dye job aside, Clarke is impressively natural as Alex’s easy smiles and superficial charm give way to flop sweat and nervous tics.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Whereas Black Ops 6 relished in the texture of its period setting, giving players maps ranging from a warlord’s villa filled with luxury cars or dilapidated bus depots overgrown with foliage, BLOPS 7 has a superficial glossiness to each of its levels.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This was the club felled by Pete Alonso’s shocking home run last autumn.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, the miniature accessories didn’t seem to stop a group of humans from felling and butchering the elephant.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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One without the other, to me, feels shallow.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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