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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 moderating
Joseph Dames, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Our alt data is also supportive given moderating pressures in range resale values and strong special vehicles’ appreciation.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Since then, she’s kept up an active but informal role in local political circles, moderating a popular Facebook group dedicated to electoral issues in Independence.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Tech companies have been responding to mental health concerns, rolling out new parental controls so parents can keep track of their children’s screen time and moderating harmful content.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Bitch Sesh host Casey Wilson is moderating the détente between Conrad and Kristin Cavallari, the reality-TV equivalent of the Yalta Conference.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Middleton and Roy have embraced more conservative positions and show no sign of moderating before the likely low-turnout runoff.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Oxford Economics sees the Fed cutting rates in June and September, driven by moderating core inflation.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Early next week, a quiet pattern returns, with temperatures moderating.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Our alt data is also supportive given moderating pressures in range resale values and strong special vehicles’ appreciation.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Since then, she’s kept up an active but informal role in local political circles, moderating a popular Facebook group dedicated to electoral issues in Independence.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Importantly, these moderating effects persisted even when bots were given information about users’ political leanings, suggesting the influence is not just a result of tailoring responses to users.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Tech companies have been responding to mental health concerns, rolling out new parental controls so parents can keep track of their children’s screen time and moderating harmful content.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Bitch Sesh host Casey Wilson is moderating the détente between Conrad and Kristin Cavallari, the reality-TV equivalent of the Yalta Conference.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Middleton and Roy have embraced more conservative positions and show no sign of moderating before the likely low-turnout runoff.
—Philip Jankowski
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Oxford Economics sees the Fed cutting rates in June and September, driven by moderating core inflation.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderating
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Consumers can also look for savings at home by decreasing energy costs—for instance, by keeping the air conditioner at a higher temperature.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rather than decreasing the volume of betting, this restriction weakens legal operators by removing the clearest signals consumers have about which platforms are regulated and safe.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, the need for RTGs was laid bare by Curiosity and Perseverance's predecessors, the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which were purely solar powered but suffered from diminishing power as Martian dust covered their solar arrays.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Without sufficient funds, the upkeep of these amenities may decline, potentially lowering property values and diminishing residents’ quality of life.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But there were no signs that the conflict was subsiding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
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But, by the end of May, the issue was not subsiding.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Navy has shrunk dramatically since the Cold War ended, with combat-ready ships declining from 166 in 1975 to 66 in 2025, following decades of military spending cuts.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With no sign of Tehran easing its blockade of the strait, oil prices were back up and stock values fell.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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