as in rotting
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of rusting
Although statistics suggest that the city has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
While statistics suggest that Bass has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace across the city.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Made with galvanized steel, this storage shed is designed to withstand rain and wind without rusting or corroding.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Dampness on equipment, if left in the sun, can lead to rusting and corroding.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
There’s been a particular urgency lately, said Gutierrez, because the base of the sign is rusting and deteriorating.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The underside of the bridge is rusting and deteriorating.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
These prevent the tank itself from rusting and, if the rods are corroded, chances are your tank’s walls are next.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 9 June 2026
The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
While statistics suggest that Bass has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace across the city.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Made with galvanized steel, this storage shed is designed to withstand rain and wind without rusting or corroding.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Dampness on equipment, if left in the sun, can lead to rusting and corroding.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
There’s been a particular urgency lately, said Gutierrez, because the base of the sign is rusting and deteriorating.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The underside of the bridge is rusting and deteriorating.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
These prevent the tank itself from rusting and, if the rods are corroded, chances are your tank’s walls are next.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusting
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The team aimed to fashion a rotting meat smell to recreate this slightly unhygienic oral arrangement.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Sanchez said the ceiling tiles in the jail are rotting, and there are doors that don’t lock properly.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Officials warned that decomposing fish could create potential health hazards for visitors entering the area or attempting to fish.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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That’s different from most other types of maggots, which feed on decomposing flesh.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Unlike typical maggots, which consume dead or decaying tissue, screwworm larvae burrow into wounds and feed on healthy tissue, causing severe damage.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This includes decaying plant and animal residues, humus, and living microorganisms.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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The Pacifica pier, made of concrete, faces the additional challenge of saltwater corroding its steel rods as the concrete cracks, Griggs said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Silicon Valley needs to take meaningful action against the antisemitism coursing through their feeds and corroding our culture.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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“Rusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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