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
The broadening war in Iran will make the Federal Reserve’s job of taming prices more difficult because of the jump in oil prices, which is pushing upward on already high inflation.
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The broadening war in Iran will make the Federal Reserve’s job of taming prices more difficult because of the jump in oil prices, which is pushing upward on already high inflation.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fun pink-and-red dark spot stickers that erase hyperpigmentation and look good doing it; an innovative perfume milk launch that packs skin care and long-wear benefits; a genius frizzy hair product for taming flyways on gusty mornings; and so many more swoon-worthy staples.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
They were met by Indigenous people and Mexicans who had been taming the land for centuries.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Living rooms spend their days catching strong daylight, so mid-weight panels in softer tones tend to do well there, taming glare while keeping the space bright enough to feel awake and social.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple sources previously told USA TODAY that one of Warsh's primary concerns is taming inflation.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
After taming a few holes, make your way to Hay’s Place, a fun eatery known for its delicious Mexican cuisine.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As much as anything, who controls Congress after this year’s midterm elections may hinge on which candidates and party make the best argument for taming the rising cost of living.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The broadening war in Iran will make the Federal Reserve’s job of taming prices more difficult because of the jump in oil prices, which is pushing upward on already high inflation.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fun pink-and-red dark spot stickers that erase hyperpigmentation and look good doing it; an innovative perfume milk launch that packs skin care and long-wear benefits; a genius frizzy hair product for taming flyways on gusty mornings; and so many more swoon-worthy staples.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
They were met by Indigenous people and Mexicans who had been taming the land for centuries.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Living rooms spend their days catching strong daylight, so mid-weight panels in softer tones tend to do well there, taming glare while keeping the space bright enough to feel awake and social.
—Maria Williams, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple sources previously told USA TODAY that one of Warsh's primary concerns is taming inflation.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
After taming a few holes, make your way to Hay’s Place, a fun eatery known for its delicious Mexican cuisine.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
As much as anything, who controls Congress after this year’s midterm elections may hinge on which candidates and party make the best argument for taming the rising cost of living.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taming
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But controlling the weather, at least as Irving Langmuir envisioned it, was just plain folly.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were kids from legitimate moshpit organizations just traveling around, controlling the way the crowd reacted.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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State lawmakers recently introduced measures aimed at curbing the ease and frequency of which investors can buy California homes, including one measure that would limit tax loopholes that large corporations and investment firms often use to buy single-family homes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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With Americans facing a housing affordability crunch, lawmakers from both parties are advancing rival bills aimed at curbing institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead of regulating the private sector, the government is simply regulating itself.—
Howard Dvorkin,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Vianna also noted the importance of further regulating the internet to stop the rapid circulation of misogynistic content.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a study published today in Frontiers in Earth Science, the researchers analyzed a nearly 32-feet-long (10 meters) ice core containing atmospheric records spanning the Roman empire up to the mid-17th century.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the southwest coast, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office published a detailed document containing information about county laws and micromobility safety, including a call for parents to help keep their children safe while riding.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jax did not bother restraining emotion.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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But if the rate of growth in broad money is controlled, then higher spending on oil and gasoline will be offset by lower spending on other items, restraining overall inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Taming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taming. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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