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to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
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Recent Examples of moderated
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
Beyond one-day events, YGT offers ongoing programming — including coding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and even a moderated online gaming community designed to create safe, collaborative spaces for youth.
—CBS News, 29 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
Now imagine all of that happening simultaneously in an unmoderated (or poorly moderated) feed visible alongside the actual ceremony.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
During the forum, when some audience members interjected as Weiser answered questions about Israel and Gaza, Taslimi — who moderated the event — intervened.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Their conversation, moderated by Greta Gerwig, touched on a range of topics, including how women are expected to dress to project power.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The conversation, moderated by Barbie and Little Women filmmaker Greta Gerwig (who is also directing Streep in her Netflix Narnia adaptation), was published on Tuesday, alongside photos of Streep and Wintour posing together in a private car and corporate elevator at a Runway-esque office.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The event was part of a speaker series moderated by university president Jim Gash.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The event will feature a panel conversation, moderated by Jen Psaki and featuring MS NOW journalists, followed by small-group mentor discussions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Declining immigration is constraining labor supply, higher productivity is suppressing labor demand, business activity captured by our Texas Business Outlook Surveys recently moderated, and geopolitical uncertainty is elevated.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The free screening will include a behind-the-scenes documentary as well as a live Q&A with Kightlinger, moderated by South Dakota journalist Lori Walsh.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
Beyond one-day events, YGT offers ongoing programming — including coding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and even a moderated online gaming community designed to create safe, collaborative spaces for youth.
—CBS News, 29 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
Now imagine all of that happening simultaneously in an unmoderated (or poorly moderated) feed visible alongside the actual ceremony.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
China’s factory-gate prices rose for the first time in more than three years while consumer inflation moderated in March amid a surge in oil prices as the Iran war upended global energy markets.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
During the forum, when some audience members interjected as Weiser answered questions about Israel and Gaza, Taslimi — who moderated the event — intervened.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Their conversation, moderated by Greta Gerwig, touched on a range of topics, including how women are expected to dress to project power.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The conversation, moderated by Barbie and Little Women filmmaker Greta Gerwig (who is also directing Streep in her Netflix Narnia adaptation), was published on Tuesday, alongside photos of Streep and Wintour posing together in a private car and corporate elevator at a Runway-esque office.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The event was part of a speaker series moderated by university president Jim Gash.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
The event will feature a panel conversation, moderated by Jen Psaki and featuring MS NOW journalists, followed by small-group mentor discussions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Declining immigration is constraining labor supply, higher productivity is suppressing labor demand, business activity captured by our Texas Business Outlook Surveys recently moderated, and geopolitical uncertainty is elevated.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The free screening will include a behind-the-scenes documentary as well as a live Q&A with Kightlinger, moderated by South Dakota journalist Lori Walsh.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That was in 2021, when league revenues decreased as a result of the pandemic.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Shooting percentages rapidly decreased after the intermission, and each team scored just 11 points in the third quarter.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 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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Almost immediately, all his physical woes subsided.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Johnson said Boulder County's restrictions will stay in place until the fire danger has consistently subsided.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of Barbara’s dreams are superficial and retrograde.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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Engagement across these positions may be either fleeting or sustained, but is not inherently superficial.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Atkins also was diminished during the latter part of the season by a calf strain, which sidelined her for several weeks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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None of this has diminished the ambition of the budget’s spending side.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Spread cubes in a shallow baking pan.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Floorboards were milled from walnut trees felled at a construction site in North Carolina.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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