mold 1 of 2

noun

Definition of moldnext
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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verb

as in to decompose
to go through decomposition plants molding in the abandoned garden

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Recent Examples of mold
Noun
Cut a piece of foil big enough to cover breast and mold over breast. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Just this week, Bloomberg reported that two manufacturers formerly on FDA's Green List had been laundering product from other sources, had been contaminated with black mold and bugs, and had been destroying records. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
But Bains says that this year’s team, which features a slew of returning talent, has to mold its own identity. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Grappling with how the world has molded you, and how that manifests in life, in love, and in your day job, can be an awkward process. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
  1. soil
  2. decompose
  3. dirt
  4. rot
  5. ground
  6. disintegrate
  7. sand
  8. decay
Noun
  • By analyzing drone data, the government concluded that they were launched from Ethiopian soil, added Abdel Qader in a SUNA report.
    — YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of soil
Verb
  • The coins were originally buried together in a container made of organic material that has since decomposed, archaeologists believe.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the children's bodies were severely decomposed, with only 26 able to be identified, and investigations into the other deaths are ongoing.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of decompose
Noun
  • Working in quick, gentle strokes, Abrams used her brush and sprayer to peel away dirt hiding the floral details on Eliza’s grave before moving to the next.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The other townsfolk speculate on his prowess, his package, and why The Fisherwoman has lost all the dirt on her face and is now positively glowing.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dirt
Verb
  • On the upside, my compost bin now smells like pumpkin spice rot.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Systems fail; unanticipated difficulties occur; things break or rot.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of rot
Noun
  • Developed by Ukrainian technology company SkyFall, the drone is intended to reduce rescue times from hours to minutes, reaching hard-to-access combat zones that are currently served by unmanned ground vehicles.
    — DEREK GATOPOULOS, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats are gaining traction in red states and increasingly rebuilding a national brand shredded after the 2024 election, but there’s more ground to regain voters’ trust.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ground
Verb
  • The scouts said the object climbed quickly before appearing to disintegrate.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Particles of disintegrating kelp drifted downward like falling leaves.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of disintegrate
Noun
  • Away from the sand, get a different view of the region from the Cabo Rojo lighthouse and Las Salinas de Cabo Rojo salt flats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The project that started last week has made a big impact so far, restoring some of the sand lost over three consecutive storms.
    — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sand
Verb
  • In large computations, many qubits must wait between operations, during which their quantum states can decay.
    — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, dead, diseased and decaying trees will be removed during the evening and overnights hours to ensure public safety.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of decay

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