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
With data showing the job market remains steady, Wall Street analysts said on Friday that the Fed will focus on taming inflation.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Mikel Arteta and his side has a real tough task ahead of them taming this Parisian juggernaut in Budapest on May 30.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
After taming Nikola Jokic in Round 1, Wembanyama is next in line for Minnesota’s defensive dominator.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Frosting doesn’t have to be so sweet Introducing an element of acidity can do wonders in taming frosting’s inherent sweetness.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The Benefits of Deli Meat All meat and poultry, including deli meat, is a strong source of muscle-supporting and appetite-taming protein, Ehsani says.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Mexico’s success in taming sky-high murder rates has sparked widespread acclaim of the country’s security minister, boosting his standing as a presidential frontrunner.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Ciani’s method with the Buchla is a way of taming electrical currents and shaping them into pathways, rather than composing music traditionally.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Mikel Arteta and his side has a real tough task ahead of them taming this Parisian juggernaut in Budapest on May 30.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
After taming Nikola Jokic in Round 1, Wembanyama is next in line for Minnesota’s defensive dominator.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Frosting doesn’t have to be so sweet Introducing an element of acidity can do wonders in taming frosting’s inherent sweetness.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The Benefits of Deli Meat All meat and poultry, including deli meat, is a strong source of muscle-supporting and appetite-taming protein, Ehsani says.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Mexico’s success in taming sky-high murder rates has sparked widespread acclaim of the country’s security minister, boosting his standing as a presidential frontrunner.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Ciani’s method with the Buchla is a way of taming electrical currents and shaping them into pathways, rather than composing music traditionally.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taming
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And there’s a chance the Giants vote against Sacramento as an expansion site because the Giants want to continue controlling the market.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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As with minimizing soil disturbance, this, too, helps tremendously with controlling erosion, increasing the carbon content of soil and conserving moisture.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The need for fresh, outside funding will dilute the investors buying at the debut, and raise interest costs, curbing profitability.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The governor also signed two bills Wednesday aimed at curbing potentially harmful interactions between people and wildlife.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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His reporting takes him to the headquarters of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the state agency tasked with regulating oil and gas.—
Katie Campbell,
ProPublica,
2 June 2026
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As for regulating the use of AI for mental health, a few states enacted new policies last year.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.—
Wayne T Brough,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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To give your skin an extra hydration boost, layer on a gentle serum containing Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid first.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The firefighting foam containing PFAS was effective against fuel fires.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Trump’s interest in antitrust enforcement predictably has little to do with restraining corporate power and is largely consumed with leveraging regulatory threats to compel firms to support his political agenda.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Two men were sentenced to years in prison after pleading guilty to felony second-degree kidnapping for luring a man to the Eagle Foothills on an offer of a photography shoot, but then tasing, restraining and beating him last fall.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2026
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“Taming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taming. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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