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to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
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Recent Examples of moderated
Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Candidates will participate in a structured format that features opening statements, moderated discussion and closing remarks.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Off the table Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Indiana Fever player, 24, was at Paradise Plaza in Miami’s Design District Tuesday to discuss the initiative in a moderated Q&A with Anderson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Schnabel will take part in a moderated discussion following the screening.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The news dropped at Apple TV’s press day at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the three stars joined Willink in a moderated conversation on stage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Each afternoon ends with a moderated patient panel.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The session will be moderated by Michael Schneider.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Kidman, who stars as CIA supervisor Kaitlyn Meade, also teased what fans can expect from the upcoming installment of the series during the conversation, which was moderated by Puck's Julia Alexander.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The debate will be moderated by Inside California Politics host Nikki Laurenzo and KTLA anchor Frank Buckley.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Paramount’s Chief Revenue Officer Jay Askinasi; chair of Direct To Consumer, Cindy Holland; and Chief Product Officer Dane Glasgow took questions from Uzo Aduba in a panel moderated by the Roofman star.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
South African business confidence moderated in March as the US-Israeli war with Iran roiled financial, commodity and foreign-exchange markets.
—Ntando Thukwana, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
The Ravens Flock Forum included a speech by Sashi Brown, the team's president, along with a question and answer segment moderated by ESPN's Peter Schrager.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Presented in partnership with GRX Immersive Labs and moderated by Alton Glass and King Willonius, the session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workflows, tools, and techniques shaping this new era of storytelling.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The effect is less about measurable temperature reduction and more about cultivating a breathable, moderated atmosphere—one that feels softer against the skin and easier to inhabit through long summer days.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
Candidates will participate in a structured format that features opening statements, moderated discussion and closing remarks.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Off the table Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a moderated conversation at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Monday, March 30, 2026.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Indiana Fever player, 24, was at Paradise Plaza in Miami’s Design District Tuesday to discuss the initiative in a moderated Q&A with Anderson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Schnabel will take part in a moderated discussion following the screening.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The news dropped at Apple TV’s press day at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, where the three stars joined Willink in a moderated conversation on stage.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Each afternoon ends with a moderated patient panel.
—Clayton Freeman, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
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The discussion was moderated by Erica Halpern, chief executive officer of Amplified Impact Partners.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The session will be moderated by Michael Schneider.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Kidman, who stars as CIA supervisor Kaitlyn Meade, also teased what fans can expect from the upcoming installment of the series during the conversation, which was moderated by Puck's Julia Alexander.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The debate will be moderated by Inside California Politics host Nikki Laurenzo and KTLA anchor Frank Buckley.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Paramount’s Chief Revenue Officer Jay Askinasi; chair of Direct To Consumer, Cindy Holland; and Chief Product Officer Dane Glasgow took questions from Uzo Aduba in a panel moderated by the Roofman star.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
South African business confidence moderated in March as the US-Israeli war with Iran roiled financial, commodity and foreign-exchange markets.
—Ntando Thukwana, Bloomberg, 21 Apr. 2026
The Ravens Flock Forum included a speech by Sashi Brown, the team's president, along with a question and answer segment moderated by ESPN's Peter Schrager.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Presented in partnership with GRX Immersive Labs and moderated by Alton Glass and King Willonius, the session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workflows, tools, and techniques shaping this new era of storytelling.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
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There are also no direct federal or state requirements on how qualified providers use revenue produced under the 340B program.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Look for a company that offers clear pricing, employs qualified professionals, sets realistic expectations and communicates consistently.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Palestinian voter turnout has gradually decreased over the past elections.—
SAM METZ,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The issue has broad effects, affecting not just the victim but families, co-workers and community while harming mental and physical health, causing decreased productivity and decreasing one’s quality of life.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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After the chaos subsided and guests were allowed back into the festival, Wilson’s performance was the set everyone needed to put the night back into place.—
Brian Blueskye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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And while the conflict in the Middle East temporarily warded off deflation, the gains have since subsided as Chinese industry continues to run below capacity, the chief economist for Asia Pacific at French bank Natixis argued.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, the defense argued that the blood spatter evidence at the scene matched an accidental fall and that Kathleen's scalp lacerations were only superficial and didn't cause her death.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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More often those concert performances help pump up a flashy, superficial look at an enigmatic artist whose closest connections were of the animal variety (Bubbles gets screen time; ditto a giraffe, a llama and a big snake).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, Apple hasn’t followed its megacap peers in sinking tens of billions of dollars into building out AI infrastructure, which has diminished the stock’s correlation to the rest of the tech industry.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Still, the music flourished on terrestrial radio and music-video television, two venues for mass musical experiences whose power has diminished drastically in the streaming era.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sophomore reliever Mason Almazan coaxed a shallow fly out with a runner at third to end the game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The mammal’s health deteriorated as it became repeatedly stranded in shallow waters, and unsuccessful efforts to coax it toward deeper seas were livestreamed across the globe.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the piece, the Vicar of Christ is felled not by his oppressors but rather by a random cosmic event.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, now felled from his presidency of Paramount, is living proof.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Moderated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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