as in decreasing
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 moderating
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, management warned that tariffs could lead to a reduction in FY2025 operating income by $100–150 million, moderating its modest growth forecast.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But as the markets approached the open in New York, the selloffs began moderating.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
While ride prices have been increasing less sharply as of late thanks to moderating insurance costs, the firm said its efforts to improve affordability in the US are also helping boost trip growth in the current period.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Harvard research indicates that adopting five healthy habits—maintaining a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, keeping a healthy body weight, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake—can help extend life expectancies.
—Alana Sandel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The moderating cost of other services also brought consumers some relief.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Quinta Brunson is moderating a Q&A about the second season of the drama series.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Home prices appear to be moderating, too.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
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However, a cooling in workers’ pay gains is coming at a time when inflation is starting to heat back up, putting an additional damper on already moderating consumer spending.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Nonetheless, management warned that tariffs could lead to a reduction in FY2025 operating income by $100–150 million, moderating its modest growth forecast.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But as the markets approached the open in New York, the selloffs began moderating.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
While ride prices have been increasing less sharply as of late thanks to moderating insurance costs, the firm said its efforts to improve affordability in the US are also helping boost trip growth in the current period.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Harvard research indicates that adopting five healthy habits—maintaining a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, keeping a healthy body weight, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake—can help extend life expectancies.
—Alana Sandel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The moderating cost of other services also brought consumers some relief.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Quinta Brunson is moderating a Q&A about the second season of the drama series.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Home prices appear to be moderating, too.
—Nerdwallet, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderating
Verb
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Coaxing summer-flowering annuals to flower in fall is hit and miss as nutrient availability is dwindling and hours of daylight are decreasing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The central bank is expected to start decreasing rates at its meeting next week after being on pause since December.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The difference is the wisdom to recognize that giving away public-trust land and diminishing our quality of life forsakes the permanent greater good for the temporary benefit of a few developers and residents.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era of diminishing trust in government institutions and the media, conspiracy theories about high-profile crimes can get significant traction in the absence of a conclusive motive.—
Ernesto Londoño,
Twin Cities,
1 Sep. 2025
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By 2008, Americans were withdrawing, and combat deaths were subsiding to their lowest level since the start of the occupation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The totals included two new records, coinciding with a subsiding Middle Tennessee heat wave.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The negativity around Wilson wasn’t only about his declining physical skills.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Still, there is some evidence click-throughs per search are declining.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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European markets have surged due to easing monetary policy from the European Central Bank, creating a favorable environment for equities across the continent.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That package includes dozens of proposals to slash housing regulations, including tying some federal dollars to the progress of local governments in easing building restrictions and spurring new home construction.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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