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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
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The session was moderated by Fidela Navarro, CEO of Dopamine in Mexico.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Thursday night's debate was hosted by WISH-TV and moderated by a team led by Phil Sanchez.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
The debate, which went slightly above 90 minutes, was moderated by CBS anchors Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Last night’s vice presidential debate, moderated by CBS’s Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell, was more about policy than personal attacks.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Christmas Under the Northern Lights star Jill Wagner will also be on hand that weekend, which will feature panels moderated by Renee Paquette.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
The conversation will be moderated by Milwaukee PBS host Portia Young and recorded for a broadcast on Milwaukee PBS later in October.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
The range for full-year growth expectations for beer was moderated slightly — to 7% at the midpoint from 8%.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The session was moderated by Fidela Navarro, CEO of Dopamine in Mexico.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Thursday night's debate was hosted by WISH-TV and moderated by a team led by Phil Sanchez.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
The debate, which went slightly above 90 minutes, was moderated by CBS anchors Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Last night’s vice presidential debate, moderated by CBS’s Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell, was more about policy than personal attacks.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Christmas Under the Northern Lights star Jill Wagner will also be on hand that weekend, which will feature panels moderated by Renee Paquette.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
The conversation will be moderated by Milwaukee PBS host Portia Young and recorded for a broadcast on Milwaukee PBS later in October.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
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Harris, Rasmussen said, was not qualified to be president.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Morrow's Democratic opponent Mo Green, a former superintendent, has framed himself as the more qualified candidate who'd be tasked with saving public schools in North Carolina.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the post-Covid boom subsided in cities such as Atlanta and Nashville, the nation’s fastest-rising rents are now found in the likes of Indianapolis, Columbus and Fayetteville, all places where Morgan Properties has a presence.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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After the floodwaters subsided, roads were covered in debris and mud.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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This stands in contrast to the often superficial engagements seen on mainstream platforms.Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Although more superficial aspects of his middle-eastern culture of 2,000 years ago contrast sharply with our western-capitalist society, other, deeper aspects of the two eras are eerily similar.Leslie Smith Reeves Faith Matters, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Of course, that snub hasn’t really diminished the Parkour Civilization phenomenon.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Expectations are diminished, contaminated by politics.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Arrow’s North Star was Lost, pairing the vigilante origin story of shallow rich kid Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) with the ongoing mystery of what happened to him during a five-year struggle to survive on a desolate island.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The shallow pool of providers, coupled with too few court examiners to oversee guardians’ work, has led to neglect, exploitation and abuse.Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2024
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Last week, the band had to cancel shows in Chula Vista, CA and Phoenix, AZ after Cronin was felled by an undisclosed illness.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
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The Commanders fan is dropped with a punch as the other lunges at the Ravens fan, only to be thrown into a brick wall and ultimately felled.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Stop-start arcs ran into the growing responsibilities of Real Life as the band’s members eased deeper into their 30s.Ryan Leas, SPIN, 3 Oct. 2024
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In response to Hurricane Helene, federal and state regulatory agencies have taken such measures as waiving ATM fees and overdraft fees, eased credit terms for new loans, waived late fees for credit card and other loan balances.David Moin, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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