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
Milei has had more success taming Argentina’s hyperinflation than first expected, but has been dealing with a brewing currency crisis and several corruption scandals.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the foremost images of American exceptionalism is that of the strong frontier woman taming the elements alongside her husband while also keeping the hearth burning and the bellies full.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Some policymakers share his view that inflation remains elevated and that moving too quickly could undermine progress made in taming price increases.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
This lightweight oil disappears into hair on contact, softening coarse strands, detangling knots, and taming frizz.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Not only is the Fed responsible for taming inflation, it’s also supposed to preserve the labor market’s strength.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
House hunters also struggled with boosted mortgage rates, tied to sticky inflation and a Federal Reserve focused on taming the cost of living.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Evacuation orders were lifted Friday evening in parts of Southern California as firefighters battling the Canyon Fire made progress taming the blaze.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
One of the foremost images of American exceptionalism is that of the strong frontier woman taming the elements alongside her husband while also keeping the hearth burning and the bellies full.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Some policymakers share his view that inflation remains elevated and that moving too quickly could undermine progress made in taming price increases.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The report ascribed the loss to the lack of appeal for the party's measures aimed at taming inflation, previous political scandals and weak mobilization of young voters.
—April Roach, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
This lightweight oil disappears into hair on contact, softening coarse strands, detangling knots, and taming frizz.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Not only is the Fed responsible for taming inflation, it’s also supposed to preserve the labor market’s strength.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
House hunters also struggled with boosted mortgage rates, tied to sticky inflation and a Federal Reserve focused on taming the cost of living.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Evacuation orders were lifted Friday evening in parts of Southern California as firefighters battling the Canyon Fire made progress taming the blaze.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taming
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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China's official gauge for manufacturing activity showed a smaller-than-expected contraction in September as Beijing intensified its efforts aimed at curbing industrial overcapacity amid sluggish domestic demand and global trade disruptions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some developers will even build their own parallel roads, curbing costs for ITD, Wald said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The heat exchanger is expected to be critical in regulating the substantial heat produced by hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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In their 11 matches in all competitions, Arne Slot’s side have scored eight goals in the 83rd minute or later, with those late strikes keeping results on track but masking defensive deficiencies and a lack of coherence, at times, in attack.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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For the first half of her tenure, Engelbert seemed to enjoy a positive relationship with the players, securing major corporate partners, working with the union on a collective-bargaining agreement that looked historic at the time, keeping the league afloat during the COVID pandemic.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, people who are allergic to olives should avoid all products containing olives, including olive oil.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who had been living in the town of Starnberg south of the city, had been carrying a backpack containing an explosive device, a Bavaria police statement said earlier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Darcy said that when a person is resisting officers, their knowledge of the person having pre-existing medical conditions is not enough to prevent them from restraining someone combative.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Taming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taming. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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