tames

verb

present tense third-person singular of tame
as in regulates
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) try to tame your language when you're in front of the kids

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Recent Examples of tames The result is a car that tames the Bolide beast with a more refined aesthetic throughout, yet without lacking any of its sibling’s muscle—sharing the Bolide’s 1,578 hp, quad-turbo W16 power plant. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 The star of the show was the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Conditioner, a damage-fighting serum the stylist used to prep her hair that tames frizz and strengthens split ends. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 July 2026 It’s backed by more than 56,000 five-star reviews and several Southern Living editors due to its innovative design that tames frizz, adds volume and shine, and reduces breakage all while effectively drying and styling your luscious locks. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 The addition of a deeply hued wine reduction, like balsamic vinegar from another world, tames what could have been a dish that ate too sweet. — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026 Straight out of the box, this extra-toasty cereal seems too sweet, but a splash of milk tames the sugar, and the squares don’t dissolve into mush in a bowl with milk. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 The silk texture tames any flyaways without weighing the hair down. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026 The star ingredient, agave extract, locks in moisture and tames frizz, while wheat protein and sweet almond oil help soften your strands. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Leadfooted drivers in Arizona whose licenses are in jeopardy of being revoked or suspended could someday opt for new technology that tames their speeding habits. — Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tames
  1. regulates
  2. contains
  3. keeps
  4. restrains
  5. controls
  6. suppresses
  7. stifles
Verb
  • Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.
    — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also research that indicates microplastics cause disruptions to our endocrine system, which regulates our hormones.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulates
Verb
  • Although the book contains a disclaimer saying some facts were changed, Palal argued that names, hotels and other details changed while the central account did not.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Seed butter contains nutrients naturally found in the whole seed, including protein, fiber, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of contains
Verb
  • Developed by researchers at the University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the technology keeps critical medical decisions under human control while the cockroaches navigate difficult environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Drapery panels in Jim Thompson’s Choisya, trimmed in Samuel & Sons, frame the couple’s vintage breakfront, which keeps Khouri’s Royal Crown Derby china within reach.
    — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeps
Verb
  • On that same front, Hoffman’s order restrains the NCAA from enforcing the rule of restitution.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere on the canvas, Cassatt restrains herself to match Katherine’s discipline.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of restrains
Verb
  • Listing a token requires continuous, audited disclosure of who controls the supply and how the asset actually works.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hezbollah is the terrorist group that controls much of Lebanon, which borders Israel.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of controls
Verb
  • When your fat cells are adequately stocked with fat, leptin levels are high, and your brain suppresses appetite.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Warming suppresses upwelling — which normally allows colder, deeper and nutrient-rich ocean water to rise closer to the surface.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of suppresses
Verb
  • The altitude also plays into the Broncos’ advantage as their defense stifles De’Von Achane and company.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Industry consensus has long held that rigorous ESG compliance naturally stifles speed-to-market.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stifles

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“Tames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tames. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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