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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
Brandon Shaw, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Ushery, a longtime anchor, has covered major city events for over two decades and moderated debates since 1997.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Koch acknowledges that in 2025, inflation has moderated from its earlier peak.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
More from Variety 0 Comments Comments are moderated.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The evening will be moderated for a 16th year by Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The Ticketing Panel panelists include Kristen Mitchell (Wasserman), Lauren mcKinney (Foundations Artist Management), and Dean Dewulf (AXS) and will be moderated by Dave Brooks (Billboard).
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The event was moderated by former NBC Boston reporter Alison King.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Rent hikes, by CPI math, are moderated by a growing number of empty units.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
With fears of a broader economic slowdown looming, both sides have moderated their tone.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The event was part of a moderated conversation for TeachRock, Van Zandt’s education nonprofit, aimed at raising funds for Jewish history education in public schools.
—Brandon Shaw, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Ushery, a longtime anchor, has covered major city events for over two decades and moderated debates since 1997.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
The event, which was moderated by Kate McKinnon, paid tribute to the show’s cancellation 25 years after the third and final season aired in 2000.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Koch acknowledges that in 2025, inflation has moderated from its earlier peak.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
More from Variety 0 Comments Comments are moderated.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The evening will be moderated for a 16th year by Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The Ticketing Panel panelists include Kristen Mitchell (Wasserman), Lauren mcKinney (Foundations Artist Management), and Dean Dewulf (AXS) and will be moderated by Dave Brooks (Billboard).
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The event was moderated by former NBC Boston reporter Alison King.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Rent hikes, by CPI math, are moderated by a growing number of empty units.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
With fears of a broader economic slowdown looming, both sides have moderated their tone.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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Yes, Indiana likely would’ve qualified for the CFP had Cooper’s heel landed out of bounds and Indiana lost.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Indeed the Wildcats by topping the Jayhawks qualified for a bowl game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Content licensing revenues decreased 27% to $59 million primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The median sale price for detached homes remained flat at $650,000, while attached homes decreased by 3% to $388,220.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 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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In Texas, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds to stem a measles outbreak weren't available until after the crisis had subsided and two children had died.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Floods in Cebu City had subsided late on Tuesday but power was still out in many places and telecommunications services were intermittent, a Reuters journalist in Cebu said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Camacho’s sister, who placed the 911 call, had also been injured, suffering superficial cuts and bleeding from her mouth, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is not the time for superficial love.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the end, the power of the Cheney name was greatly diminished in GOP politics.—
Don Gonyea,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Measles can have serious long-term effects, including hearing loss, diminished immunity from previous infections with other viruses and pneumonia.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The wreckage is slowly being subsumed by the reef in the shallow blue waters of the tropical lagoon, but its story is far from over.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The following morning, their dead bodies were found in a shallow ditch.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The at-bats were brief and uneventful, the opposite of the approach that carried Toronto to this stage and felled Snell in Game 1.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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That says a lot about the 2025 Red Sox, who were a top offensive team in many metrics, but were also felled by their bats in crucial spots throughout the year and postseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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