as in to rot
to go through decomposition
a week after the battle the corpses of the fallen were still festering in the fields
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Recent Examples of fester
Zach Berman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Clearly, Borden’s been festering in the twisted mind of Ryan Murphy for a long time.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
But for many in the Jewish community the attack, which also left three people injured, was the culmination of something that had been festering for some time.
—Alex Holmes, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
And left unresolved, a national security problem will only fester.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
There have been problems festering — especially with a lackluster, inefficient offense.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Clearly, Borden’s been festering in the twisted mind of Ryan Murphy for a long time.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
But for many in the Jewish community the attack, which also left three people injured, was the culmination of something that had been festering for some time.
—Alex Holmes, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
And left unresolved, a national security problem will only fester.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fester
Verb
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Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gutters provide easy access to your home, and clogs can create moisture that leads to rotting wood that termites like.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Allbirds has long been a favorite among travel writers and frequent flyers thanks to its lightweight, blister-free sneakers that actually hold up on the road.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after the first frosts, potato vines will begin to decompose at a faster rate.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Another legend explains how in the distant past, the nefarious Lake Nyos was formed from the decomposing body of a Kom chief whose people had been tricked and murdered by the Bamessi tribe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes, or until fork-tender.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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This difference sounds small, but preventing a few tenths of a degree of warming could keep polar ice caps from completely disintegrating, coral reefs from collapsing and other tipping points from triggering.—
Syris Valentine,
Scientific American,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Protect your home by removing decaying wood, controlling moisture, and cleaning gutters and overgrowth.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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At a tannery, the raw animal hide goes through a series of chemical and mechanical treatments to remove hair, fat and flesh before a tanning agent is added to the hide to prevent it from decaying.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, the team behind a small study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, claim to have developed a two-step pimple patch that actually works.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Fester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fester. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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