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as in lightly
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as in passively
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Recent Examples of mildly
How Baking Soda In Beans Prevents Gas Not to get too complicated, but sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is a mildly alkaline compound that can neutralize acids by releasing bicarbonate ions, raising the pH of its environment.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Belton said he was mildly annoyed that there hadn’t been more advertising about the change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Soaked and mildly hypothermic, my group continued quickly down to the previous night’s camp.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Karp had never seen it and seemed mildly amused, rather than irked by it.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Despite its beauty, both the leaves and berries of the holly plant are mildly toxic to dogs and cats, so be careful adorning your holiday tablescape or wreaths with it.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Potomac franchise does not exist in reality but instead is a mildly dystopian parallel universe commandeered by the chaotic whims of Big Sister General Gizelle Bryant; therefore, Angel being a general pill doesn’t suffice as a legitimate reason to take issue with her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The actress was mildly annoyed to hear the ease with which her on-screen mom carried the weapon.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
The plant may be mildly toxic to your pets.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Belton said he was mildly annoyed that there hadn’t been more advertising about the change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Soaked and mildly hypothermic, my group continued quickly down to the previous night’s camp.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Karp had never seen it and seemed mildly amused, rather than irked by it.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Despite its beauty, both the leaves and berries of the holly plant are mildly toxic to dogs and cats, so be careful adorning your holiday tablescape or wreaths with it.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, the Potomac franchise does not exist in reality but instead is a mildly dystopian parallel universe commandeered by the chaotic whims of Big Sister General Gizelle Bryant; therefore, Angel being a general pill doesn’t suffice as a legitimate reason to take issue with her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
The actress was mildly annoyed to hear the ease with which her on-screen mom carried the weapon.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
The plant may be mildly toxic to your pets.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildly
Adverb
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Cook until just tender and lightly browned, 5 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and ground pepper.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Seven out of the 10 dogs successfully learned the names of their new toy stingrays and armadillos from passively listening to their owners.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first test saw owners introduce two new toys and repeatedly label them while interacting directly with the dog, before the dogs then passively watched as their owners spoke to another person about the toys, without addressing the dog at all, in a second situation.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser gently removes dirt, excess oil, and their favorite makeup.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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While the garment is submerged—silk fibers aren’t as strong or tight when wet—gently stretch it back to the correct size.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ball handlers would dribble close to the basket, only to meekly back away, sensing him looming.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
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In other words, students prepare for citizenship in a disputatious society by practicing the civic arts—by asserting and advocating for their views—not by meekly absorbing lessons from their instructors.—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Dominik Szoboszlai had just squandered a golden chance by firing tamely into the arms of Emiliano Martinez after winning the ball back high up the field when the Kop parked their frustration and vocally declared their unwavering faith in the Dutchman.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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That test soon divides matter, even for a far from sensitive ear, into what reads well & what reads tamely, haltingly, jerkily, lopsidedly, top-heavily, or otherwise badly.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Goetz fled the scene after speaking briefly and coolly to the train conductor.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Also bent on finding the stone are sadistic rebel commander Captain Poison (David Harewood, oozing evil) and the coolly calculating Colonel (Arnold Vosloo), Danny’s one-time mentor as a soldier-for-hire.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Dec. 2025
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If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The hooded figure is seen walking calmly in an alleyway near the couple's home around the time the killings are believed to have occurred.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildly. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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