as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
the moderator should make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak
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Recent Examples of moderator
As the show’s moderator, Welker is keenly aware of the need to connect with a younger, more diverse audience.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderator, John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News, often struggled to keep the conversation focused on economics and business.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The moderator, journalist Enrique Acevedo, also said the claim was false in an Oct. 10 X post.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers may need to consider regulations requiring a more effective combination of AI and human moderators to ensure fairer moderation.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
The moderator, John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News, often struggled to keep the conversation focused on economics and business.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The moderator, journalist Enrique Acevedo, also said the claim was false in an Oct. 10 X post.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers may need to consider regulations requiring a more effective combination of AI and human moderators to ensure fairer moderation.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderator
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Gandhi also called for the immediate removal of Madhabi Buch as the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), accusing her of protecting the billionaire.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In addition to being CEO, Gerson is chairperson of UMPG and also oversees Polygram Entertainment, Universal’s film and TV division.Ellie Austin, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024
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But the president can issue an executive order instructing them to prioritize the subject: Trump could call on agencies to make identifying suitable public lands a top agenda item, for example.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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One unfortunate example here is Olaf Scholz’ moral capitulation in calling Russia’s president last week, ostensibly to lay the groundwork for a peace deal.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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As vice chairman Hammer served as something of an in-house consultant and adviser to senior executives, during a moment of tumult for the TV business.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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Last month, Disney said its board expects to announce a CEO successor to Iger in early 2026 and named James Gorman as chairman effective January 2025.Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Moderator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderator. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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