as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
mold so rich that just about anything will grow in it
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as in to decompose
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of mold
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Sammis molded UConn’s Joe Fagnano into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The insoles mold comfortably to your foot, and the rubber outsoles keep slipping and sliding at bay.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The designer developed his penchant for twisted tailoring in response to his obsession with the shape of the body, seeking ways to mold it after his vision without compromising the credibility or wearability of his pieces.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Sammis molded UConn’s Joe Fagnano into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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Leptospirosis can also be found in contaminated water or soil and is spread by rodents.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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For gardeners and farmers, Wisconsin's warmer-than-normal temperatures – and potentially an early spring – means soil may dry faster and early growth spurts of plants may need extra care.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The following month, on April 17, 1996, two county workers stumbled across the decomposing remains of Kenneth Smith.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The body was decomposed, a fire official said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the state emphasized the link between the mud on Debe's tire and the soil from Bob Atrops' front yard, the defense says that this soil is everywhere in the region and is as common as — dirt.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Now, this Tiktok trend has in general not been like ones that have told you to eat dirt—which, by the way, shouldn’t do—or drop heavy objects on your feet—which also isn’t a good thing to do.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s also more food than anyone knows what to do with; mangoes fall from trees, rot, and get crushed by golf carts.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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Stout was a legendary gardener whose only garden input other than water was rotting hay.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Workers are attacking the project by ground and air.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, this brand uses a blend of cassava and coconut flour, plus ground chia seeds to make these grain-free chips.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Stars had rebounded from a season-worst, six-match winless skid to construct a three-game points streak, which disintegrated on Tuesday in just their second loss in eight tail ends of back-to-back sets.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In even the most straightforward Tanner Matt production, there’s a moment where everything threatens to disintegrate.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their soils range from light volcanic sand to dense basalt rock, often layered with ash from relatively recent eruptions.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As millions of former California residents have already concluded, that is something that no amount of sunshine, sand or Hollywood glitz and glamor can overcome.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In essence, this would mean that alpha particles (helium nuclei) released by decaying uranium (or some other fissile material) would be focused through engine nozzles to generate thrust.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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While many have decayed, some have been lovingly restored, such as Palermo’s Neo-Gothic Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata, which has remained in the same family since the 15th century.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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