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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
Adverb
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Your brain is not passively wearing down with age.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, business leaders’ health tends to be more passively managed.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Smith suggests gently opening the door with a brief, compassionate check-in.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still a work in progress, but also a person not willing to go gently into the dying light.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, the notion the public will meekly accept weaker radiation standards without explanation seems foolhardy.—
Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
23 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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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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Once the players returned to the field, Diaz inexplicably tried a Panenka-style chip and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
18 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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Soundman Loch Townsend coolly exposed the film and handed the reel to the queen’s panicking press secretary, who took it with relief.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nick coolly informed me about the promotions available to new users, then went about the work of validating my license and verifying my profile via his tablet.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Raiklin calmly taunted Fanone for needing to be restrained.—
Brian Niemietz,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kayla says the key is being able to work through disagreements calmly and having a relationship built on trust.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Mildly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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