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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Apr. 2025
During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The panel was moderated by Josh Horowitz.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Sanders said during the Wednesday night town hall moderated by CNN host Anderson Cooper.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Newsweek Health Care Editor Alexis Kayser moderated the panel discussion.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Actress, mental health advocate and former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole, who moderated the chat with Beckham, has also recently started taking the supplement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In a conversation moderated by A24’s Sam Hanson, the helmers dished on everything from their devastating real-life inspiration to the nitty gritty aspects of the production process.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Entertainment journalist Josh Horowitz moderated the conversation.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Apr. 2025
During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The panel was moderated by Josh Horowitz.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Sanders said during the Wednesday night town hall moderated by CNN host Anderson Cooper.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Newsweek Health Care Editor Alexis Kayser moderated the panel discussion.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Actress, mental health advocate and former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole, who moderated the chat with Beckham, has also recently started taking the supplement.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In a conversation moderated by A24’s Sam Hanson, the helmers dished on everything from their devastating real-life inspiration to the nitty gritty aspects of the production process.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Cline: Unlike qualified plans, the assets in non-qualified plans aren’t required to be held in a separate trust.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.—
Michael Fiorentino,
NBC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These outcomes reflect the program’s focus on authentic skill development rather than superficial exposure.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But the dustup over the building renovation is just a superficial sign of the underlying tension between the administration and the central bank.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Homes and green spaces have been swallowed up by the HS2 building work, and trees — some of them hundreds of years old — have been felled.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Winds felled two large pine trees in her neighbors’ yards.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Arrange lettuce wedges, rounded side down, on rimmed plates or shallow bowls.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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In the rugged, rolling terrain it’s known for, heavy rains collect quickly in its shallow streams and rivers that can burst into torrents like the deadly flood wave that swept along the Guadalupe River on July 4.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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The lingering worries in his mind were eased.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some of the injuries which precipitated that slump have eased.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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