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
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.
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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
But Volcker’s tough medicine was credited in large part for taming the rampant inflation of the era, a record that persisted for decades until the COVID pandemic recovery briefly sent inflation rates spiking.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Calming skin visually involves taming redness and irritation, for which a botanical extract from the Tasmanian pepperberry is especially useful.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
Several Fed officials seem to agree that the economy doesn’t need significant rate cuts next year and that doing so would threaten to undo progress in taming inflation from its 40-year highs in 2022.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The oval brush is best for loose, smooth waves and taming frizz, while the paddle brush has a mixture of both nylon and boar bristles to dry and straighten your hair at the same time for a soft, sleek finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
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
But Volcker’s tough medicine was credited in large part for taming the rampant inflation of the era, a record that persisted for decades until the COVID pandemic recovery briefly sent inflation rates spiking.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Calming skin visually involves taming redness and irritation, for which a botanical extract from the Tasmanian pepperberry is especially useful.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026
Several Fed officials seem to agree that the economy doesn’t need significant rate cuts next year and that doing so would threaten to undo progress in taming inflation from its 40-year highs in 2022.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The oval brush is best for loose, smooth waves and taming frizz, while the paddle brush has a mixture of both nylon and boar bristles to dry and straighten your hair at the same time for a soft, sleek finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taming
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In April 2025, Dane announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells controlling muscles throughout the body.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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While his remarks were broadly welcomed, European leaders pointed to American actions over the past year — trade pressure, demands to annex European lands, curbing support to Ukraine, to name a few — as having created a permanent rift.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other possible measures include curbing features such as infinite scrolling, tightening safeguards around the sharing of nude images, and examining restrictions on children’s access to AI chatbots and virtual private networks.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell Bend residents wanted to incorporate in hopes of regulating noise and pollution from the nearby crypto-mining company.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that Boulder’s lawsuit is barred by both the Constitution and by the Clean Air Act, the federal law regulating air pollution.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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For families Families are welcome and kids seem rather well behaved, keeping the with the resort’s chill vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The quote was apt considering that after her win — her first medal since scoring a silver in the combined at the 2018 games in Pyeongchang following an 0-8 string of loses at the Winter Games — Shiffrin talked about pushing away the criticism and keeping her eyes on the prize.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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In this study, P-free and P-containing glasses and glass ceramics were synthesized and evaluated using various analytical methods to clarify the influence of P addition on the glass structure and state of P after crystallization.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dish gets all of its flavor from a rice mixture containing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon that roasts in the pan alongside the chicken.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Police say no wrong-doing The City of North Miami Beach and its police department have maintained their officers followed policy and restraining Falcinelli was for his own protection.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Officers smashed open their window with a weapon before pulling them out and restraining them.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Taming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taming. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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