moderate
adjective
kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense.
are moderating
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present progressiveof moderate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As the labor market softens, real wages are moderating.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
However, costs increases are moderating as expected, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
But even as price pressures fade, “the risks to the inflation forecast remain tilted to the upside,” she said, while noting there have been signs wage pressures are moderating.
From Reuters ● Oct. 2, 2023
The network is airing the first debate and two of its top hosts, Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, are moderating the event.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
Recent reports suggest price increases are moderating though inflation is remains too high for the comfort of households and regulators.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
