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
Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Residents attest to pest infestation, mold and mildew in their units at the 297-unit apartment complex — privately owned but federally subsidized.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Nurdles are the raw form of plastic resin that’s melted and molded into everything from soda bottles to clothing fabrics, food packaging and artificial Christmas trees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Patulin is a mycotoxin, a naturally occurring substance produced by molds that typically grow on various fruits, particularly apples.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
Residents attest to pest infestation, mold and mildew in their units at the 297-unit apartment complex — privately owned but federally subsidized.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Taysom Hill in Brees’ final seasons, pulling a 9-8 season out of four starting quarterbacks after Brees’ retirement in 2021, and trying to mold his attack for rookie Bo Nix and mold Nix into it in Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Nurdles are the raw form of plastic resin that’s melted and molded into everything from soda bottles to clothing fabrics, food packaging and artificial Christmas trees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tiny natural organisms will quickly turn organic waste into the most nutritious soil additive available.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Funk assures that the softened, decomposing cardboard will allow plants to grow through.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jon Hallford, a southern Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 200 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes, was sentenced on state charges on Friday.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some experts urge caution in throwing dirt on the winter yet.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Under the scalding hot sun of the Brazilian northeast, a group of young boys kicks dirt up while running over a football.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a culture of AI slop and brain rot, and in an administration that prioritizes propaganda and graft over governing.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Note that this is a temporary arrangement, as cranberries will rot in water.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The broader package includes Boeing P8I Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft for its navy, anti-tank mines for its ground forces, and upgrades to its Soviet-era T-72 tanks and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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These organisms survived the rise and fall of ice sheets, the extinction of megafauna and the entire arc of human history — all while sitting in frozen silence beneath the Alaskan ground.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There was a debt on the company from a deal with Disney around Us Weekly and print revenues were disintegrating.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Generational lies begin to unravel, and the fabric of this family slowly begins to disintegrate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The result is a surreal and darkly comic tale set inside a decaying industrial wig factory, where workers are pushed into punishing overtime shifts by the manipulative incentives of an exploitative lady overseer.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Do not wash potatoes before storing since the moisture can lead to decay.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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