moderately
adverb
mod·er·ate·ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Examples of moderately in a Sentence
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Controlling Temperature and Humidity Potatoes thrive in a cool, dark, and moderately humid environment.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
This low-growing, emerald-green sedge spreads rapidly, and grows in moderately dry to moist soils.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Prices have increased moderately since the previous report issued in July, but at a faster pace than in previous months.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The smaller banks were punished because of fears centered around small businesses and their ability to navigate tariffs amid a slowing labor market and a moderately high rate environment.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
This low-growing, emerald-green sedge spreads rapidly, and grows in moderately dry to moist soils.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Prices have increased moderately since the previous report issued in July, but at a faster pace than in previous months.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The smaller banks were punished because of fears centered around small businesses and their ability to navigate tariffs amid a slowing labor market and a moderately high rate environment.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moderately
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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