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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 moderating
Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
The presence of other participants acts a key moderating factor in tempering ego and perceptual distortions that often occur with psychedelic use.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
With gold prices climbing well past the $5,000 per ounce mark in late January before moderating slightly over the last few weeks, even the investors who once dismissed gold as a relic of another era are now taking a much closer look.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The event at The Potter’s House of Fort Worth church was formatted as an interview rather than a traditional stump speech, with community activist Sara Fairley Luna moderating the conversation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
While a complete withdrawal from the GNU may be unlikely, the resurgence of internal debate alone risks unsettling a government whose stability rests, in part, on the DA’s role as a moderating force.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s clearly aimed at moderating, or humanizing, his long-standing image of benefiting socially, financially and politically from his ties to the wealthy Getty family.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Additional cold surges through February Much-below-normal temperatures should persist across the eastern United States into early February before moderating slightly.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Lake County vineyards sit between 1,300 and 3,000 feet above sea level, and the moderating influence of Clear Lake further shapes grape development.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
The presence of other participants acts a key moderating factor in tempering ego and perceptual distortions that often occur with psychedelic use.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
With gold prices climbing well past the $5,000 per ounce mark in late January before moderating slightly over the last few weeks, even the investors who once dismissed gold as a relic of another era are now taking a much closer look.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The event at The Potter’s House of Fort Worth church was formatted as an interview rather than a traditional stump speech, with community activist Sara Fairley Luna moderating the conversation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
While a complete withdrawal from the GNU may be unlikely, the resurgence of internal debate alone risks unsettling a government whose stability rests, in part, on the DA’s role as a moderating force.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
It’s clearly aimed at moderating, or humanizing, his long-standing image of benefiting socially, financially and politically from his ties to the wealthy Getty family.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Additional cold surges through February Much-below-normal temperatures should persist across the eastern United States into early February before moderating slightly.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Lake County vineyards sit between 1,300 and 3,000 feet above sea level, and the moderating influence of Clear Lake further shapes grape development.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderating
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Lower premiums were made possible by decreasing repair costs and fewer collisions in 2025, the company said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Finally, unnecessary technology usage in elementary grades is diminishing focus and harming academic performance.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first is diminishing retail trader enthusiasm.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday, the disruptions seemed to be subsiding, with nearly 200 grounded, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday the disruptions seemed to be subsiding, with nearly 200 grounded, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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During his speech on Tuesday, the President suggested that those prices were declining.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have carried significant operating losses in recent years, topping £200m in each of the three seasons before last, as declining revenues combined with significant cost increases.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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For example, the slide in egg prices is largely a result of easing impacts from a bird flu outbreak.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jake Allen The Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1001, which lawmakers say is aimed at easing Indiana’s housing affordability crisis.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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