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
Alberto Fujimori, who governed Peru from 1990 to 2000, is credited by supporters with rescuing the country from economic collapse, taming hyperinflation and defeating the brutal Maoist Shining Path insurgency, which had terrorized Peru for years.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite.
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Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In his first press conference as chairman Wednesday, Warsh said the Fed was committed to maintaining price stability, meaning taming the rate of inflation.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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.
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Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
After taming Nikola Jokic in Round 1, Wembanyama is next in line for Minnesota’s defensive dominator.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
Quintana had no trouble taming the potent, but free-swinging Braves lineup.
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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.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite.
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Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
In his first press conference as chairman Wednesday, Warsh said the Fed was committed to maintaining price stability, meaning taming the rate of inflation.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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.
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Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
After taming Nikola Jokic in Round 1, Wembanyama is next in line for Minnesota’s defensive dominator.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taming
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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No other sports empire on our list owns controlling stakes in teams as diverse — NFL, NBA, NHL, Premiere League soccer — or as widely spread out geographically — Los Angeles, Denver, London — as KSE.
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These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.
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The progress is a huge step toward regulating tech companies.
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Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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In 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.
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The pilot was then notified and the area surrounding Noble was cleared of passengers so that other flight attendants could assist in restraining him.
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With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.
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“Taming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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