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as in tamed
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
every evening, a wild Canada goose is at the food trough with our tame geese
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
that action movie was so tame I fell asleep about 20 minutes into it
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as in to regulate
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 tame
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
The first hole sets the tone: a wide fairway conceals several large bunkers, and the green, though sloped, is tame compared to what follows.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Summers in the South can be unbearable, but a nice, frosty beverage goes a long way toward taming the heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
While the increases in the assessment cycle that followed have been much tamer, the higher costs are now baked in.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 20 June 2025
The first hole sets the tone: a wide fairway conceals several large bunkers, and the green, though sloped, is tame compared to what follows.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
The messages surrounding the $250 million housing and retail Morse Village project were so aggressive, Mayor Chris Jensen made the unusual decision to publicly disclose them in an effort to tame the discourse.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Summers in the South can be unbearable, but a nice, frosty beverage goes a long way toward taming the heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tame
Adjective
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Hunter: The Reckoning puts players in the role of regular people who know monsters are real and can’t go back to their old, boring lives.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Take away the road courses or boring ovals and race more street courses.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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At some point, perhaps, Congress might even craft legislation that gives more direct guidance on how the EPA should regulate greenhouse gases.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The crypto law, known in the chambers as Bill No. 247, is a renewed and more robust legislative effort to regulate cryptoassets in Panama, introduced in 2025 by Alternate Deputy Solís.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As elevated mortgage rates continue to put a damper on the housing market locally and nationally, rising inventory, slower sales and lower prices have made for more favorable conditions for potential buyers in the Austin-area housing market.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Progress toward the opening of the micro-home village has been slow following a ceremonial groundbreaking held in July 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Verb
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As of Thursday afternoon, the fire crew effectively contained 92% of the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Becton's yellow pajama pants and the single latex glove were analyzed by the Arkansas State Crime Lab, which reported the glove contained Becton's DNA and particulates of gunshot residue, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Its domestic grand total currently sits at $170 million and could reach as high as $198 million by the end of the weekend.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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It’s expected to come in fourth this weekend after clearing the $300 million mark last week at the domestic box office in a major milestone for DC Studios, which has struggled far more than Marvel.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Kennedy’s opponent, Vice President Richard Nixon, seemed to embody what voters were tiring of—the stale complacency and status quo of the 1950s.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There are only so many new stories to be told, and audiences seem to be tiring of the monotony.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The home country of this dark and enduring masterpiece from 1985 is the eerily-retrograde Republic of Gilead, in which women who once held jobs and led independent lives are now strictly controlled and monitored, valued only for their ovaries and their obedience.—
Dan Fesperman
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Like her biblical namesake, Ruth is loyal and steadfast to her friend, while Maria is independent and creative, often controlling the narrative of their relationship and even determining their future trajectories: Maria is an extrovert, so Ruth must be an introvert.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Tame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tame. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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