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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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
While the sample size is limited, Republicans have been unable to counteract economic anxieties by appealing to social issues, as Democrats are generally on the wrong side of public opinion and show little sign of moderating.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
That 600-foot-deep waters help keep the spring frost at bay, and its moderating effect extends the fall growing season just long enough for European vinifera grapes to ripen.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The smaller increase for 2026 reflects moderating inflation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The session featured artist Lenny Tavárez, producers Yan and Yon MadMusick, and Pinky Mordan, with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo moderating the conversation.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Refinance Interest rates are moderating, and Edmunds is seeing an uptick in customers seeking to refinance car loans at lower rates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The intimate crowd was joined by Tim Curry, Lou Adler, and David Foster for a conversation about the musical film’s impact across generations, with Fat Mike moderating the discussion.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Who’s moderating the NYC mayoral debate?
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Previously, his arguments have been focused largely on moderating inflation and the importance of the Fed not impeding economic growth with higher rates.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
While the sample size is limited, Republicans have been unable to counteract economic anxieties by appealing to social issues, as Democrats are generally on the wrong side of public opinion and show little sign of moderating.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
That 600-foot-deep waters help keep the spring frost at bay, and its moderating effect extends the fall growing season just long enough for European vinifera grapes to ripen.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The smaller increase for 2026 reflects moderating inflation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The session featured artist Lenny Tavárez, producers Yan and Yon MadMusick, and Pinky Mordan, with Billboard’s Ingrid Fajardo moderating the conversation.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Refinance Interest rates are moderating, and Edmunds is seeing an uptick in customers seeking to refinance car loans at lower rates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The intimate crowd was joined by Tim Curry, Lou Adler, and David Foster for a conversation about the musical film’s impact across generations, with Fat Mike moderating the discussion.
—Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Who’s moderating the NYC mayoral debate?
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderating
Verb
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For women, this meant decreasing intake to about 400 to 600 calories three days per week, while men reduced calories to around 500 to 700.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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An expensive habit with a decreasing ROI.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the curse of high expectations, other headwinds that weighed on Eaton's shares appear to be subsiding, including capacity expansion.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hurricane conditions are occurring within the warning area in Cuba but expected to begin subsiding this afternoon.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to the company, the declining profits stemmed from low drug reimbursement rates and slow retail sales.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consumer prices in China unexpectedly rose last month, new data showed Sunday, a sign that deflationary pressures on the world’s second-largest economy may be easing.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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