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 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
  • 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
  • Confidence: High Tonight: A light breeze from the southwest starts to bring in a milder air mass.
    — Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
  • To clean it, simply wipe it down with a little water and some mild soap.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • The ultimate call on that came from Garland, whose demeanor leans to the mild.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, ajc, 18 June 2023
  • Thursday will be mild with highs in the mid 40s and dry weather but winds will remain breezy.
    — Ashley Smith and Steve Horstmeyer, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Ideal for those who aren’t gym fans and prefer a mild workout at home.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Each chair can handle about 300 pounds, and the cushion covers can be cleaned with mild soap and water.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Light southwest breezes keep us mild and add just a bit more palpable moisture to the air.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 15 May 2023
  • Symptoms are often mild for a few days but can progress rapidly around the fifth day of illness.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The edible rind is also mild, so that every bite is like a new taste.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • With mild annoyance, B.T. began to play with him yet again.
    — Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The mild scariness should suit the tastes of elementary children.
    — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
  • Despite mild temperatures, patchy fog lingers much of the day.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The high winds developed because of the contrast between very cold air over the Northeast and very mild air over the Southeast.
    — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
  • To clean, simply wipe with mild detergent and a damp cloth, rinse thoroughly, and lay flat to dry.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
  • For many other Britons, the day’s events drew mild curiosity, at best.
    — Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Anchorage Daily News, 6 May 2023
  • As long as the weather remains mild, all pheasants have to worry about is staying out of our way.
    — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Light and medium roasts are milder, while medium dark roasts are stronger and bittersweet.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The cheese is mild, void of that harsh astringency sometimes present in other blues.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024

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