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to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the wind began to moderate as the night wore on
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Recent Examples of moderated
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Over Tres Generaciones Tequila’s Coconut Ranchwater, Rocsi Diaz moderated a lively debate as the group sifted through a series of iconic local hits.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Here's how to stop plastic waste Newsweek Environment and Sustainability Editor Jeff Young moderated the discussion, which featured panelists who are working to change the way industries produce and reuse plastic materials along the supply chain.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon and executive editor Kate Marino moderated conversations with GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan and Case Foundation CEO Jean Case at the event, which was sponsored by Bank of America.
—Emily Hamilton, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Fall actually is a great time for planting, when temperatures have moderated and rainfall typically is more plentiful.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The panel was moderated by producer Lorna Tee of An Original Picture NL, who also serves as JAFF Market advisor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Shahidi had also moderated a conversation with Palmer for a recent book event at Harvard University.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Morning fog and ideal temperatures moderated by the region’s two rivers create the perfect condition to allow noble rot or botrytis to form and concentrate the grape’s sugars.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Over Tres Generaciones Tequila’s Coconut Ranchwater, Rocsi Diaz moderated a lively debate as the group sifted through a series of iconic local hits.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Here's how to stop plastic waste Newsweek Environment and Sustainability Editor Jeff Young moderated the discussion, which featured panelists who are working to change the way industries produce and reuse plastic materials along the supply chain.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon and executive editor Kate Marino moderated conversations with GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan and Case Foundation CEO Jean Case at the event, which was sponsored by Bank of America.
—Emily Hamilton, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Fall actually is a great time for planting, when temperatures have moderated and rainfall typically is more plentiful.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The panel was moderated by producer Lorna Tee of An Original Picture NL, who also serves as JAFF Market advisor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
Shahidi had also moderated a conversation with Palmer for a recent book event at Harvard University.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
During a discussion moderated by Rajeev Masand, COO of Dharma Cornerstone Agency, panelists addressed the complex ecosystem required to sustain independent filmmaking in India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
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Therefore, the state court concluded, the charity is not qualified to be exempt from state unemployment taxes as a religious institution.Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that a majority of adults are not confident in Trump's ability to fill key positions with qualified candidates, despite his promises to shake up Washington.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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With considerable help from Russia and Iran, Assad clung to power and held the major cities in a war where the fighting had largely subsided in recent years.Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rising profits, financial reports show the company spending more on medical care as the pandemic subsided.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This means focusing on clear expectations, meaningful work and genuine connections rather than superficial engagement initiatives like culture surveys that don’t result in any positive change.Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The tribute left social media users divided, with some criticizing Stamos’ gesture as superficial.Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 Nov. 2024
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This widespread reduction in headcount is further exacerbated by the growing risk of conventional tech roles becoming outdated or diminished due to the advancement of AI.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately that risk seems to have just diminished—this has huge implications for the future of secure messaging.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plans would likely include increasing supplemental food supply to the fish, which typically feed on algae, invertebrates and other micro-organisms found on a shallow rock shelf within the pool.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Place red and green sanding sugar in 2 separate large shallow dishes.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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The winds eased by Tuesday afternoon and didn’t reach historic speeds.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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While Strictly maintains its, well, strict adherence to the professional standards of the performance and judging of ballroom and Latin dance styles, DWTS has over the years eased its own standards.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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