tame
adjective
changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated.
taming
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present participleof tame.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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The address will seek to restore confidence in the Fed’s commitment to taming inflation, and ease concerns that the absence of forward guidance will undermine stability, Samarra Hammoud, FX strategist at CBA, said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Alberto Fujimori led Peru through the turbulent 1990s, crushing Maoist Shining Path rebels and taming hyperinflation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Coal is a key contributor to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, and phasing it out is crucial to taming climate change.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Anker’s multiport charger keeps everything powered while taming cables.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Keeping wild animals as pets, and taming them, constitute an initial stage in domestication.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
