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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
Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
After his election win last month, Bitcoin surged to record high after record high, surpassing the $98,000 before moderating.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Much like how the introduction of spreadsheet software transformed accountants into financial analysts, AI handles time-consuming tasks like drafting research questions, moderating interviews, and synthesizing data, freeing researchers to focus on strategic insights and deeper analysis.
—Samantha Walravens, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Any conversation about the types of online content that your child consumes are highly personal, and moderating our kids’ media consumption can feel like a full-time job.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
She is viewed as a moderate voice within her party and will continue to serve as a moderating voice for a president who tends to favor business interests.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Wage pressures on businesses keep moderating.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Having that moderating force at the table is being perceived as a positive for markets.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This provides a better idea of how the fund performs over time, hopefully moderating the effects of just luck.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Average Expectations author recently celebrated a small win by moderating his drinking at a college football game.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
After his election win last month, Bitcoin surged to record high after record high, surpassing the $98,000 before moderating.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Much like how the introduction of spreadsheet software transformed accountants into financial analysts, AI handles time-consuming tasks like drafting research questions, moderating interviews, and synthesizing data, freeing researchers to focus on strategic insights and deeper analysis.
—Samantha Walravens, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Any conversation about the types of online content that your child consumes are highly personal, and moderating our kids’ media consumption can feel like a full-time job.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
She is viewed as a moderate voice within her party and will continue to serve as a moderating voice for a president who tends to favor business interests.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Wage pressures on businesses keep moderating.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Having that moderating force at the table is being perceived as a positive for markets.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This provides a better idea of how the fund performs over time, hopefully moderating the effects of just luck.
—James Brewer, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Moderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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