moderate
adjective
kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense.
moderating
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present participleof moderate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Welker is an award-winning journalist who earned bipartisan praise after moderating a 2020 presidential debate featuring Trump and Joe Biden, the Democrat who won that year's election.
From Barron's β Aug. 30, 2026
A new user, Naomi_Brilliant Earth, began posting to and moderating the company’s subreddit in March.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 14, 2026
The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.
From Slate β Aug. 7, 2026
Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 3, 2026
Nye is a short, short- tempered man who has difficulty moderating his aggressive vigor, his talent for language both sharp and outspoken.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
