moderately
adverb
mod·er·ate·ly
ˈmä-d(ə-)rət-lē
Examples of moderately in a Sentence
it was raining moderately hard outside
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Total balances and debt: A high balance can negatively affect your score, although this is considered only a moderately influential part of your overall VantageScore,
Recent credit activity: While less influential than other factors, recent credit inquiries and applications can impact your score.
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Highly leveraged companies risk bankruptcy even in moderately stable industries.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The scenes here are clunky and don’t always move the story along — there’s an aimless but moderately funny one of Wolff speed dating.
—Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2025
Total balances and debt: A high balance can negatively affect your score, although this is considered only a moderately influential part of your overall VantageScore,
Recent credit activity: While less influential than other factors, recent credit inquiries and applications can impact your score.
—Alexandria White, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Highly leveraged companies risk bankruptcy even in moderately stable industries.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Moderately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moderately. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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