TAMING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

taming

verb

present participle of tame

as in controlling

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 taming Archival filmmaking is present in the selection, with Juanjo Pereira’s Examination, which draws on declassified materials and their reinterpretations to reveal power systems taming a land and jaguars. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Wall Street has expressed concerns about the company’s indebtedness — and taming its debt obligations will be a sizable chore for Ellison and his team. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Variety takes a look at how 10 companies are taming the AI beast with specific use cases that creatives can get behind in a way that keeps them firmly in control and respects copyrights. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 With the help of an historically great defense, Manning engineered the Broncos’ last title, taming the Carolina Panthers, 24-10. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2026 Dedicated heat protectants pull double duty to create a lightweight barrier against hot tools while smoothing the cuticle, taming frizz, and helping a blowout hold its shape. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026 That was likely a reflection of doubts about the Fed chairman’s commitment to taming inflation, an adjustment period to a quieter Fed, or simply expectations for future rate hikes. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 Hair oil in general has a myriad of benefits but Lolavie’s standout formula focuses on taming frizz, adding shine, and smoothing flyaways. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Aurora Solar Marketplace is aimed at taming the solar energy sector. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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Next, by adjusting the photons’ frequencies (also called frequency tuning), the researchers can select which pairs undergo the measurement, controlling how smaller graph states connect to form a larger one.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
By combining the two medications, EloraTZP is designed to build on the effects of tirzepatide while introducing a complementary mechanism for controlling food intake.

— Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of controlling

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Its produce is pivotal in curbing supply-side inflation domestically, and the country ranks among the top global exporters of rice and sugar.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The general expectation on Wall Street is that the Federal Reserve will hike its main interest rate at least once by the end of the year in hopes of curbing the fast increases in the cost of living.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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This treaty established a set of rules regulating how different countries can explore and use outer space.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Cottage cheese is also rich in tryptophan, a nutrient involved in the production of sleep-regulating hormones.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

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Related Stories The shows see Reinvent Yellow, one year after the merger of Yellow Film Studios and REinvent, keeping premium Nordic shows at its core while gradually expanding into English-language titles.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Soleil’s Shimmering Body Oil, bridging makeup and fragrance, is the brand’s top-selling stock-keeping unit in specialty/multi doors.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a nutrient-dense shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Nearby is a semicircular sculpture, a reliquary-like architecture containing two more portraits—four more closed, withholding eyes.

— Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of containing

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Multiple women told police that Weinberg lured them to his home, almost always under the guise of a photo shoot, before restraining and assaulting them.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The incident Sunday involved the top fashion executive forcibly restraining two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and putting his hands over their mouths at the runway show for Cos, a brand owned by H&M.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of restraining

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