How to Use mild in a Sentence

mild

adjective
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  • She has a mild case of the flu.
  • He has a mild manner.
  • We've been having a very mild winter.
  • They had a mild disagreement.
  • He was a mild-mannered man who rarely became angry.
  • He suffered a mild concussion attack.
  • But even a fund that serves as a mild headwind feels reassuring at times like these.
    — Spencer Jakab editor, WSJ, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Why even a surge of a supposedly a ‘mild’ variant should be avoided?
    — Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Simply wipe down your satin or brushed nickel finishes with a mild cleanser or simply a wet, soapy cloth.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Most of the time, the CDC says, cases are mild or even asymptomatic.
    — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
  • These symptoms can appear between two and 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe.
    — Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The upcoming winter should be wet and milder for most of the U.S., according to the almanac.
    — Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Reality check: One area where the weather wasn't mild: Rainfall.
    — Nick Halter, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The vibration is mild; if your baby really likes to move, consider a baby swing instead.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Dahlias, for example, are considered perennials and can remain in the ground in regions with mild winters.
    — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Edible Leaves Younger leaves can also be picked and used as a mild and fairly neutral spinach substitute.
    — Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Pepper soup, available mild or spicy, can be topped with those same meats in addition to noodles, yams, soft egg and more, while desserts include palm-wine popsicles, lemongrass cake and puff-puffs.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
  • This detergent is specifically formulated to be mild and gentle enough for babies sensitive skin, while still removing tough stains and odors.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Because pumpkins mature faster in warmer areas, gardeners in more mild climates may want to wait until June or early July to sow their seeds outdoors.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The increases were milder than forecasters had expected and were nearly consistent with the Fed’s 2% inflation target.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
  • But there is still plenty to see in the mild night skies this June.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 May 2023
  • Use a microfiber cloth, water and mild dish soap to clean the paste off.
    — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • Fill the sink with cold or lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild soap.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Clean up spills and other sticky stuff with mild dish soap.
    — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 15 June 2023
  • Today is a fine day to be outside, with mild air and peeks of sun.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Breezy in the morning; otherwise, milder with times of clouds and sun.
    — The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The disease can progress from mild, flu-like symptoms to death in a matter of hours.
    — Staff Author, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Breezy in the morning; otherwise, milder with times of clouds and sun.
    — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
  • Confidence: High Tonight: A light breeze from the southwest starts to bring in a milder air mass.
    — Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The thought of it sent her into a mild depressive state.
    — Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024

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