moderately
adverb
mod·er·ate·ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
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it was raining moderately hard outside
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In fact, lifetime fertility has been relatively stable or declined only moderately over the past few decades.
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Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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Formerly a Republican stronghold in the Old South, Democratic strength in Virginia has surged over the last two decades and is now considered a moderately blue state at the federal level.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Mars isn’t nearly as bright as Jupiter but is still moderately bright with its distinct orange-red hue.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Made of moderately thin, gridded polyester fleece topped with a thin polyester shell (94 recycled, with 6 percent elastane) across the chest, this hybrid construction appeals to skate skiers and other speedsters who need scant insulation and a smidge of wind protection.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog.
Formerly a Republican stronghold in the Old South, Democratic strength in Virginia has surged over the last two decades and is now considered a moderately blue state at the federal level.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Mars isn’t nearly as bright as Jupiter but is still moderately bright with its distinct orange-red hue.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
Made of moderately thin, gridded polyester fleece topped with a thin polyester shell (94 recycled, with 6 percent elastane) across the chest, this hybrid construction appeals to skate skiers and other speedsters who need scant insulation and a smidge of wind protection.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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