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verb

past tense of moderate

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Recent Examples of moderated
Verb
Entertainment journalist Josh Horowitz moderated the conversation. Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Apr. 2025 During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2025 The panel was moderated by Josh Horowitz. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Sanders said during the Wednesday night town hall moderated by CNN host Anderson Cooper. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025 Newsweek Health Care Editor Alexis Kayser moderated the panel discussion. Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025 Actress, mental health advocate and former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole, who moderated the chat with Beckham, has also recently started taking the supplement. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 In a conversation moderated by A24’s Sam Hanson, the helmers dished on everything from their devastating real-life inspiration to the nitty gritty aspects of the production process. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025 The founder of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced substantial changes to the way that his company’s two most popular products, the social media networks Facebook and Instagram, will be moderated going forward. The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderated
Adjective
  • The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine.
    William Jones, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Its pandemic subsided in 1969, but the virus continued to circulate, eventually becoming a part of the regular seasonal flu strain.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • When the waves finally subsided, there was nothing but silence.
    Michael Fiorentino, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Her framework moves beyond superficial advice, addressing the root causes of insecurity while offering practical tools for lasting change.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Due to its mild alkaline (acid-reducing) effect and abrasive texture, baking soda can help remove superficial stains and reduce bacteria in the mouth.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The average grade of ore has also diminished by around 40% since 1991, BHP says.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The appetite of high street banks for lending has diminished, and investors are now much more focused on profitability and a clear understanding of runway rather than just fueling growth at any cost.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These 36 words included anti-flag, betray, crisis, disgrace, failure, incompetent, liberal, radical, shallow, taxes, traitors, and welfare.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Although the Loire is France’s longest river, traditional river boats can’t ply its shallow waters.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Related article Damage to ancient Hadrian’s Wall confirmed after famous UK tree ‘deliberately felled’ Jon Stokes, director of trees, science and research at the Tree Council, said in the trust’s statement that ancient oaks can live up to 1,000 years.
    Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In some scenes of the film, the relationship remains much closer as in Myanmar, where loggers use elephants to move giant trees felled for timber.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The lingering worries in his mind were eased.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Some of the injuries which precipitated that slump have eased.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025

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