moderate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
In an accompanying editorial, experts suggest that future recommendations may further emphasize lowering LDL-C to below 55 mg/dL for people with moderate atherosclerosis.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Exports in February are expected to show moderate growth, in line with a broader softening trend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
A newspaper account described typical Levittown home buyers as “young persons of moderate financial circumstances who had small children and might expect others.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.