moderate
Example Sentences
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The tech is not a replacement for traditional exercise, he said, though he cited research that shows EMS may offer “modest to moderate improvements in muscle strength,” especially when combined with movement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
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
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
At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
After so many years of being branded a radical revolutionary, to be perceived as a moderate was a novel and not altogether pleasant feeling.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
