as in to decompose
to go through decomposition
leaves moldering in the compost pile
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Recent Examples of molder
The rescue project could easily have remained a warehouse of old books, dusty treasures moldering in the dark, occasionally accessed by scholars and hobbyists.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Yet the issue goes beyond the depressing sight of moldering groceries.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
That $8 billion deal has been moldering for ten months with a mediator now involved.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Ground nubbins of paprika, cumin, sage and black pepper that have moldered into flavorless, colored molecules.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Yet the issue goes beyond the depressing sight of moldering groceries.
—Jen Rose Smith, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
That $8 billion deal has been moldering for ten months with a mediator now involved.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Ground nubbins of paprika, cumin, sage and black pepper that have moldered into flavorless, colored molecules.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molder
Verb
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After entering the home, officers found the decomposing body of an 81-year-old woman.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the soil improved by decomposing lawn clippings is more absorbent and well-drained.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Too soggy and the bulbs will rot; however, if the soil is too dry, the bulbs may fail to absorb enough nutrients to thrive.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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Just keep it a couple of inches away from plant crowns and stems to avoid rotting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the Dominican Republic deported more than 100,000 Haitians back to their disintegrating country.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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The meteor traveled about 58 miles through the upper atmosphere before disintegrating 29 miles above tiny Calflax in unincorporated Fresno County, Cooke said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Searching the room for clues, Hole spots a decaying hand arranged on the shelf with the thumb removed and the index finger pointing upwards — to the fifth floor.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of the ideas that Kafka’s parable conveys is that a prisoner is molded into the shape of their prison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Posey still has plenty of potential to be molded due to his athleticism and defense, but needs to continue to work on his jump shot.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Molder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molder. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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