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
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The victor, former prosecutor Clay Fuller, fits the latter mold and is the odds-on favorite to win a full term in the northwest Georgia seat.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Louis Bury, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
That collaborative spirit is visible throughout the building and sculptures, which include faces carved in stone that were molded from real people who lived or worked nearby during Gaudí's time as chief architect, including neighborhood vendors and maintenance workers.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Rhodes, 63, founded Sun Space in 2017 as a performance art venue for wayward artists who don’t properly fit the rigid mold of the Los Angeles club and bar circuit.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The victor, former prosecutor Clay Fuller, fits the latter mold and is the odds-on favorite to win a full term in the northwest Georgia seat.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Paglen traces magickal attempts to mold reality back to midcentury covert operations such as the CIA’s infamous MKUltra program—the one exploring mind control through electroshock therapy, hypnosis, and LSD.
—Louis Bury, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
That collaborative spirit is visible throughout the building and sculptures, which include faces carved in stone that were molded from real people who lived or worked nearby during Gaudí's time as chief architect, including neighborhood vendors and maintenance workers.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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Install a soaker hose or drip irrigation and mulch around the plants to preserve soil moisture.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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On-site composting, for instance, turns all organic wet waste into reusable soil for the more than 3,300 plants in the hotel and garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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State investigators now know the names of 18 people whose remains were left to decompose in a hidden back room of a Pueblo mortuary for over a decade, Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials said Wednesday.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Paper filters will also decompose in the compost pile.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Amid the chaos, Rai found a father burying his infant child, no more than a year or two old, in the shallow dirt.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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His style blends old school vibes with a modern feel that is best summed up as red dirt and Americana.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Also, check for hollows in trunks that may mean the interior portion is rotting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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This will prevent fungal infections, reducing the chance of rotting before roots form, Bradley says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Those who do venture out do so both for the unique collection and notable architecture, as well as to explore the museum's gardens and grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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San Diego International Airport was experiencing a ground delay because of high traffic volume, with flights delayed by about 29 minutes on average, according to the Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System Status website.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
22 May 2026
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Blaine and Anneliese are hand-in-hand, as the transformer's power envelopes them, suspending them in mid-air as their bodies begin to disintegrate from the electricity.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Other items range from dried, disintegrating leaves found from Parton’s front garden, cans of soft drinks endorsed by the Spice Girls, and personal belongings of graffiti artist Tox26.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Some selections still standing after a major storm within the 20- to 35-foot range include crape myrtles, hollies, redbud, sand live oaks, tree ligustrums and winged elms.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The sand is usually pristine, finding a spot is often easier, and relaxation is virtually guaranteed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The band was born in Jamestown, a decaying manufacturing center in far Western New York.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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Working with the title designer Teddy Blanks, Harris found a textural font — one that embodied decaying paint and burns — to do the job.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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