moderate
Example Sentences
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The driver of the Toyota sustained moderate injuries, and an elderly passenger in the Honda also had complaints of pain, the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Some advanced treatments, such as high-intensity laser therapy and shock wave therapy, provided moderate improvements.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
A score of one to 100 means you have mild plaque; 100 to 300 indicates moderate plaque; and 300 to 1,000 is severe plaque.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“Well, I don’t know about that,” the customer said, in a halfheartedly moderate tone.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
