ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Recent Examples of moderately
That means the offline portion of the attack could have taken as long as three months, which would indicate the password was at least moderately strong.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Continue boiling at a moderately-steady rate, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer registers 230°F.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
So for them, moderately high happiness combined with some worry may actually be more functional than being completely carefree.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Continue boiling at a moderately-steady rate, stirring occasionally, until the thermometer registers 230°F.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
So for them, moderately high happiness combined with some worry may actually be more functional than being completely carefree.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The net effect is a reduction in the effective cost basis of the stock by the amount of the premium, potentially enhancing overall returns if the stock performs moderately well.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderately
Adverb
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The matches are pretty violent, with nasty punches to the face and vicious knees to the head.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyone was pretty nervous, and there were a lot of things to care for and think about, but as time went by during the tour, everyone felt more at ease, and everyone seemed more relaxed.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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After Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda dissipated in the Atlantic, forecasters are watching the tropics for any sign of a storm stirring up that might impact the United States, but things are relatively quiet at the moment.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and relatively inexpensive—expect to pay between 6 and 9 pounds sterling for a sandwich—and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating available.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Everyone will be treated fairly!—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That, indeed, seems a fairly broad opinion in Luxembourg, with just 670,000 people, nearly half of them foreigners.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Higher beef prices, which have eased somewhat recently, weighed on shares as investors worry about whether Texas Roadhouse will pass on the additional costs to diners or absorb them.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Camellias benefit from a somewhat open canopy to allow air and sunlight to reach interior foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The audience for wax museums is melting away in the digital age, when posing with a static dummy has come to feel rather quaint.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the example below, Hwang In-beom anticipated Kamara’s pass but was not close enough to intercept.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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And if your backyard isn't large enough for a two-story tiny home, the company does offer a single-story option, which includes a bathroom, a kitchen, and a bed area.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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