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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition
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Recent Examples of mild
These symptoms, while typically mild to moderate, can be severe enough to affect daily life.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Jan. 2025
Earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 or 4 generally lead to affected residents feeling mild shaking, according to California State University Long Beach.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The coffee is bright, with notes of peaches, apricots, and a mild nuttiness on the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These symptoms can range from mild to severe, affecting people differently.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Jan. 2025
Earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 or 4 generally lead to affected residents feeling mild shaking, according to California State University Long Beach.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The coffee is bright, with notes of peaches, apricots, and a mild nuttiness on the palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These symptoms can range from mild to severe, affecting people differently.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Nestled in the country’s southwest, Yunnan was known for its fertile valleys and temperate climate, ideal for growing rice and other staple crops.Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The fact that Spain is situated on a peninsula has blessed the country with a historically temperate climate.Umair Irfan, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Not too soft without being harsh on the skin, these deliver gentle exfoliation while helping rinse away your cleanser.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Our team love the wispy, doe-eyed effect this mascara creates, but Dr. Collins says its gentle, fragrance-free composition also deserves some kudos.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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There is a moderate risk for rip currents at area beaches.Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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The National Weather Service said that the chance for moderate winds, with gusts of up to 50 mph, will rise to 50% on Monday and 60% on Tuesday, with a 10% chance of strong winds up to 70 mph on both days.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Try providing the breed with a calmer and more soothing environment.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Neither Austan Goolsbee’s predictably soothing words nor the Friday index rebound were enough to offset fully the quicksilver repricing of Federal Reserve’s rate-setting path for next year, nor the 3% dump in the S & P 500 on Wednesday that followed the Fed’s decision and outlook release.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some can withstand the sunny locations but some shade is best.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Place the birdbaths in sunny areas and put in rocks that birds can use to perch.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, the cozy and soft feel of the fabric is ideal for chillier temps.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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As the discipline matures, soft skills such as communication and cross-functional teamwork will prove just as critical as technical acumen.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The substitutability with coffee was even further cemented by a splash of my preferred milk, which brought it close to a super rich spiced tea, but much mellower than, say, masala chai.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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This can be a seat cover if your dog is larger, mellow, or likes to lay out.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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