tames

verb

present tense third-person singular of tame
as in regulates
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 tames Lawrence says this serum tames little frizzy floofs, but my experience was that the serum left my hair frizzier than normal. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026 The featherweight formula boosts shine and softness, tames flyaways, and protects strands from heat damage—all without weighing hair down. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 Just two to three drops tames frizz and provides heat protection up to 450 degrees. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 The result is a car that tames the Bolide beast with a more refined aesthetic throughout, yet without lacking any of its sibling’s muscle—sharing the Bolide’s 1,578 hp, quad-turbo W16 power plant. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 The star of the show was the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Conditioner, a damage-fighting serum the stylist used to prep her hair that tames frizz and strengthens split ends. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 July 2026 It’s backed by more than 56,000 five-star reviews and several Southern Living editors due to its innovative design that tames frizz, adds volume and shine, and reduces breakage all while effectively drying and styling your luscious locks. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 The addition of a deeply hued wine reduction, like balsamic vinegar from another world, tames what could have been a dish that ate too sweet. — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026 Leadfooted drivers in Arizona whose licenses are in jeopardy of being revoked or suspended could someday opt for new technology that tames their speeding habits. — Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tames
  1. regulates
  2. contains
  3. keeps
  4. restrains
  5. controls
  6. suppresses
  7. stifles
Verb
  • The commissioner oversees an office with 1,400 employees that regulates more than 1,700 home, auto, workers’ compensation and other insurers, as well as more than 510,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, bail agents and other business entities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Voters elected Democrat Shelia Edwards to the PSC, which regulates the rates and profits of Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of regulates
Verb
  • California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The study contains no word on the protein component of hemoglobin being preserved.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of contains
Verb
  • Coming back keeps hope alive for the Commanders (3-5-1), who moved two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants (5-3-1) and now own the tiebreaker after the teams tied last month.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Especially since the average national cost of a cheeseburger, fries and soda keeps creeping up.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • Farther down, the levee that restrains the rivers is a low line of trees into the horizon.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The constitutional exclusionary rule restrains government, not private parties, so the Fourth Amendment generally does not bar evidence wrongfully obtained by a private actor.
    — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of restrains
Verb
  • One is fezolinetant, which works in the area of the brain that controls body temperature and blocks a source of hot flashes and night sweats.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That’s three negative developments in three Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamber, all of them contests in which Democrats were believed to be favored.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of controls
Verb
  • The highly-infectious disease has been spreading at an increasing pace as vaccination rates have fallen, eroding the herd immunity that suppresses outbreaks and protects those who can’t be immunized.
    — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026
  • And not to stress anybody out further, but high cortisol suppresses your immune system and increases inflammation, both of which lead to things like quicker aging and poor long-term health outcomes.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of suppresses
Verb
  • Perhaps her biggest challenge is combating the misconception that cystic fibrosis has been cured, which stifles investment into new treatments.
    — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Opponents argue the proposal weakens environmental protections, stifles community input and could fast-track projects like data centers and freeways.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stifles

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“Tames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tames. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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