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as in tamed
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
every evening, a wild Canada goose is at the food trough with our tame geese
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
that action movie was so tame I fell asleep about 20 minutes into it
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to tame your language when you're in front of the kids
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Recent Examples of tame
Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
So far, too, Treasury yields are tame and public corporate debt spreads unperturbed.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Thanks to decades-high inflation and a series of interest rate hikes designed to tame it, mortgage interest rates soared, and homebuyers and owners looking to refinance were stuck on the sidelines waiting for rates to come down again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The once-fairly tame space instantly transformed into a full-fledged dance club as a crowd gathered the moment Williams and Tung stepped into the center.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
So far, too, Treasury yields are tame and public corporate debt spreads unperturbed.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The playing was professional, but a trumpet was sometimes too loud, and some wind passages could have been tamed a bit.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Thanks to decades-high inflation and a series of interest rate hikes designed to tame it, mortgage interest rates soared, and homebuyers and owners looking to refinance were stuck on the sidelines waiting for rates to come down again.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tame
Adjective
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Endless gastronomic delights, diverse architecture, and neighborhoods packed with character ensure visitors have everything but a boring trip to the large coastal metropolis.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Who says neutrals have to be boring?—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The American Water Works Association, a utility industry association, had challenged the rule in court, arguing the EPA lacks authority to regulate the portion of the pipe that’s on private property and therefore cannot require water systems to replace them.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, eating fiber helps regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion, and supports feelings of fullness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But that boost also didn’t last long – 2025 was marked mostly by Russia’s slow, grinding offensive along the 1,200-kilometer-long frontline.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Implementing peace deals is notoriously difficult, so slow progress can be expected.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Professor Jian Shi, associate professor in the UH Cullen College of Engineering, said many Americans already hold unused devices that contain valuable materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, endive, dandelion, cabbage, and chicory contain bitter compounds that stimulate bile production, which supports fat digestion, waste elimination, and hormonal balance—indirectly helping manage acid load.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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But its domestic political scene remains deeply polarized and fractious, with presidents on both sides of the political divide often facing calls for impeachment, criminal investigations and prosecution.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is obligated by domestic law to provide Taiwan with sufficient hardware to deter any armed attack from the mainland.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Imagine having all your bags unpacked, slipping into a robe and getting ready to take a long, hot shower at the end of a tiring day, only to realize that your showerhead is broken or the hot water isn’t heating appropriately.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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And while the offense was flowing, the defense was suffocating a quickly tiring San Jose State squad.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is no specific rule about who qualifies for the honor, a decision controlled by concurrence from both the House and Senate.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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First, Iran would have to be able to control the strait after a strike.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But maybe Johnson isn’t stupid.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Even in contemporary political and intellectual discourse, there remains an attachment to a particular stupid southern conservatism, the ideocratic confederacy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Tame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tame. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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