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
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Made from recycled bottles, these bendable, machine washable sneakers form to fit the mold of your feet, so each pair feels like it was made just for you.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Lidija Hilje
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
With its Caribbean charm, Curaçao became the foundation that helped mold the Colombian star’s artistic identity for his sophomore LP.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading, while fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels may lead to mold growth, warping, or discoloration.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Made from recycled bottles, these bendable, machine washable sneakers form to fit the mold of your feet, so each pair feels like it was made just for you.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Verb
Just like the olive trees are shaped by the harsh winds, droughts, and vermin, the people here are molded by the shifting political climate, the cultural milieu, and the seasonal winds.
—Lidija Hilje
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
With its Caribbean charm, Curaçao became the foundation that helped mold the Colombian star’s artistic identity for his sophomore LP.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The practical pick efficiently drains excess water for healthier soil.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Verb
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What then starts is a roughly 30-day process where the body naturally decomposes and becomes nutrient-rich dirt.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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An American man who vanished weeks ago in Turks and Caicos is still presumed missing, despite the fact that a decomposing male body was found in the island paradise 10 days ago.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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But after Freddie Freeman worked a four-pitch walk, Smith pounded a first-pitch sinker into the dirt.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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If your windows are heavily dirty, let the solution sit for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Food waste after a party or outdoor snacking session can begin to rot and smell, which won’t be pleasant for you or your neighbors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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This vertical trellis reduces the likelihood of rotting, keeps produce away from certain garden pests, and can even increase sun exposure.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Damaging wind and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Fairmont El San Juan Located along one of the most impressive stretches of sand in San Juan, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has long been considered one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And the gaps between each ridge help to retain some sediment without fully stopping the natural flow of sand.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Organic materials like wood, leather, and fabric — which often remain remarkably preserved in the cold, low-oxygen depths — can begin to warp, crumble or disintegrate as dormant bacteria and fungi reactivate.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Researchers think the deceased was buried in a wooden coffin that has long since disintegrated.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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