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
Plentiful winter and spring rains and moderately cool evening temperatures resulted in a bounty of apple blossoms.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
PwC analysis in 2023 estimated that over half the world’s GDP — worth $58 trillion — is moderately or highly dependent on nature.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That fire, contained to a classroom, started due to a mechanical HVAC failure and left the room and a nearby hallway moderately damaged by smoke.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
In keeping with a summer that has felt mostly tolerable, the heat will be only moderately high.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
PwC analysis in 2023 estimated that over half the world’s GDP — worth $58 trillion — is moderately or highly dependent on nature.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
That fire, contained to a classroom, started due to a mechanical HVAC failure and left the room and a nearby hallway moderately damaged by smoke.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
In keeping with a summer that has felt mostly tolerable, the heat will be only moderately high.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moderately
Adverb
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Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a pretty flat summer, albeit redeemed by what looks like an excellent deal for Harvey Elliott on deadline day.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Any veggie that's long and fairly sturdy when cut is fair game.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dropping Meat Boy into a 3D world adds a brand new layer of complexity to a platforming series that was already fairly tough to begin with.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, details of what the spending may entail remain somewhat vague.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Southerners have long been known to have the gift of gab, and that discerning quality has resulted in a rather enthusiastic take on small talk.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kelty Low Loveseat At around $130, the Kelty Low Loveseat hits a sweet spot price-wise; substantial enough to feel generous, but not over-the-top expensive.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Helsinki is big and vibrant, well connected to other global capitals, but at the same time, small enough [for a] feeling of community.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderately. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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