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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
Highs along the beaches will be mild — hovering in the mid-60s — and the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys will see highs around 70 degrees.
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Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Indeed, there have been 50 recessions in American history, dating back to the Articles of Confederation, some mild to the point of being hardly perceptible, some devastating like the Great Recession of 2008-09 and the Covid Recession of 2020.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Common ear symptoms include mild ear pain, pressure, and hearing loss.
Treatment focuses on managing allergies with medications like steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 9 May 2025
Generally harmless to humans, their mild venom is only effective on their small prey, and bites are not dangerous to people.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Indeed, there have been 50 recessions in American history, dating back to the Articles of Confederation, some mild to the point of being hardly perceptible, some devastating like the Great Recession of 2008-09 and the Covid Recession of 2020.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Common ear symptoms include mild ear pain, pressure, and hearing loss.
Treatment focuses on managing allergies with medications like steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 9 May 2025
Generally harmless to humans, their mild venom is only effective on their small prey, and bites are not dangerous to people.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mild
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Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2024
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Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The high waistband provides gentle compression without feeling restrictive and doesn’t dig in during long stretches of sitting.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Almost a decade ago, for example, research at my institution and others found in a study of 6,500 women ages 63 to 99 that just 30 minutes of low to moderate physical activity was enough to significantly boost their health.—
Jean Wactawski-Wende,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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The driver and 3-year-old also were taken to a hospital, with moderate injuries for the driver and minor injuries for the girl, troopers said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fey is a big fan of Ina Garten, aka TV chef the Barefoot Contessa, and The Four Seasons feels a lot like if Ina Garten made a sitcom: upscale and aspirational, beautiful and soothing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
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The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Additional alerts may be issued Tuesday afternoon if sunny and warm conditions continue, the alert said.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Maybe not the actual people, who are usually sunny and chipper in contrast to their grisly work, but certainly the actual act of being worked on by one of them.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Some risk factors for babies include sleeping on their side or stomach, sharing a bed with a parent or caregiver, using soft bedding or bumper pads and sleeping on an incline.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Their romance proceeds in soft focus with a soundtrack of accelerated heartbeats and musical interludes, as well as pretty camera shots of raindrops flashing in the sun.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Whether your mom is new to edibles or an experienced user, these treats can offer a relaxing, mellow experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Butter yellow is everywhere—from runways to celebrity homes—but there’s something undeniably comforting (and nostalgic) about this mellow hue.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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