as in regulates
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 tames
This brow serum tames and defines your brows with its tinted gel and then uses the nourishing serum to promote fuller, healthier brows in the process.
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Summary Circadian rhythm is the internal body clock that regulates the times of being awake and asleep in 24 hours.Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Texas State Funeral Services Commission, which regulates body donation in Texas, also may be able to provide information about how a body was used.Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The formulation also contains the patented Cell-ox Shield Technology, which combines sun protection with antioxidants for deeper skin protection.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fridge keeps 18 wine bottles and 56 cans of beverages at ideal storage conditions.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Tames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tames. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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