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moderate

[mod-er-it, mod-rit, mod-uh-reyt] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt, ˈmɒd əˌreɪt /






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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 male driver’s injuries were described as major, while the woman’s and toddler’s injuries were described as minor to moderate.

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

But after years of debating people like Andrews and Clayton, he’s become more moderate.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot