as in waning
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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
Alana Sandel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The moderating cost of other services also brought consumers some relief.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
By focusing on diversification, forward-thinking strategies and client education, advisors can help clients navigate the complexities of a moderating economy and position their portfolios for long-term success.
—Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 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
The company also directs users whose conversations raise red flags to suicide prevention resources, but moderating that type of content is challenging.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Meta’s changes mark a significant reversal of the company’s approach to moderating false and misleading information, reframing the labeling or downranking of content as a form of censorship.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 24 Feb. 2025
Henry Reese, who was moderating the event, was also wounded in the attack.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
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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
By focusing on diversification, forward-thinking strategies and client education, advisors can help clients navigate the complexities of a moderating economy and position their portfolios for long-term success.
—Gene Goldman, Forbes, 7 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
The company also directs users whose conversations raise red flags to suicide prevention resources, but moderating that type of content is challenging.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Meta’s changes mark a significant reversal of the company’s approach to moderating false and misleading information, reframing the labeling or downranking of content as a form of censorship.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 24 Feb. 2025
Henry Reese, who was moderating the event, was also wounded in the attack.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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