moderately
adverb
mod·er·ate·ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Synonyms
Examples of moderately in a Sentence
it was raining moderately hard outside
Recent Examples on the Web
Often started from seed, cosmos is moderately deer-resistant and a prolific grower.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
More than half of the global economy is highly or moderately dependent on nature, according to data from PWC.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 13 May 2024
Most of the first half is rocky and steep — with a 870-foot incline — making this a moderately strenuous hike.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
The collision was reported about 7:40 p.m. on the 23000 block of Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood and left three people critically injured, two people moderately injured and two people with minor injuries.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
The hike is brief at around 2 miles roundtrip but moderately difficult, according to NPS.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Most of the moderately sized kitchen carts on our list of best kitchen carts are 23 to 36 inches wide.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
Knead in remaining whole wheat flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
Waterfalls and Wildflowers Hike - Meet at Clifty Shelter for a 1 hour moderately rugged hike through one of the most scenic sections of Clifty Canyon.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
More than half of the global economy is highly or moderately dependent on nature, according to data from PWC.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 13 May 2024
Most of the first half is rocky and steep — with a 870-foot incline — making this a moderately strenuous hike.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024
The collision was reported about 7:40 p.m. on the 23000 block of Marsh Creek Road in Brentwood and left three people critically injured, two people moderately injured and two people with minor injuries.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
The hike is brief at around 2 miles roundtrip but moderately difficult, according to NPS.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Most of the moderately sized kitchen carts on our list of best kitchen carts are 23 to 36 inches wide.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024
Knead in remaining whole wheat flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total).
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
Waterfalls and Wildflowers Hike - Meet at Clifty Shelter for a 1 hour moderately rugged hike through one of the most scenic sections of Clifty Canyon.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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