as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
mold so rich that just about anything will grow in it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to decompose
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mold
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
At 7-1, 270 pounds, the 23-year-old fits more in the traditional mold of centers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Made in Italy, the sandal is lined with suede and designed to mold to the foot over time.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mold
Noun
Plaza broke out of her comedic mold with a performance that’s ferocious yet reserved yet raw, all while balancing her signature deadpan intensity.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
At 7-1, 270 pounds, the 23-year-old fits more in the traditional mold of centers.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Verb
The tests demonstrate that, at least in theory, this synthetic skin could be melted down and molded to fit various parts of a robot’s body and still sense touch.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Made in Italy, the sandal is lined with suede and designed to mold to the foot over time.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
-
Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
-
The cool climate and unique terroir (chalk soil) where the three main grape varieties are grown (Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Meunier) contribute to the wine’s unique flavors.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
Read Next National Son arrested two decades after dad found decomposing in NH home, officials say June 18, 2025 12:40 PM Read Next National 75-year-old found dead during welfare check, Delaware troopers say.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
-
Then there was the time in 1986 when vandals broke into a crypt and stole the decomposing head of a woman, which was found under a car outside the grounds.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
Schaeffer spiked his gum and hat into the dirt after getting in between De Jesus and Freeman, which led to the umpire tossing the interim manager from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
-
This will lift the dirt and stains from the shower lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
The oversized chair duo is made from environmentally friendly materials that are weather-resistant and won’t crack, fade, peel, or rot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
-
The world may have left England to rot (a subplot involving a foreign soldier implies that other nations have taken an active interest in helping that process along), but any society that allows an entire country to become an open-air graveyard is sick with a terrible virus of its own.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
Noun
-
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
-
Zooming in on the image, however, I was struck less by what Allen was up to—innocently snapping photos on the festival grounds—than what loomed behind her: an array of Native American-style tipis, forming a mini village just a stone’s throw away from the main stages.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
However, when viruses were exposed to sunlight, many of them did not survive as long, decaying in under 24 hours.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
-
The result was not only environmental catastrophe but license for unchecked consumption of cheap plastic goods that can take a few minutes to use but hundreds of years to decay.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The space features a rich palette of earthy tones such as sand, brick, and satin brass, complemented by natural materials such as oak, linen and raffia.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
-
Surf contest organizers for the World Surf League and contractors who set up booths on the sand typically have six days to set up the event infrastructure, said Stapelberg.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
In its most recent demonstration May 27, Starship spun out of control roughly halfway through its flight and disintegrated in a fireball before achieving some of its most important objectives.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
-
Laura’s house is a messy, colorful disaster, reflecting a personality that was clearly once charmingly ditzy and has disintegrated into instability.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share