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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
At her basement workshop, hatmaker Lisa Sarigiannidou turns straw braids into boaters using century-old presses and molds in a matter of minutes. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 The ceiling was made using an original 1920s mold after the family saw a similar design in an architectural magazine. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
Whereas the Scranton method mainly involves molding ultrahot steel in giant forging presses, Repkon added a step in which a fast-spinning machine squeezes and rolls out the metal like clay on a potter’s wheel. — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026 The Community impact Rainbow Park’s closure is in some ways a flash point in the story of a changing neighborhood molded by economic and social pressures. — Austin Horn august 11, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 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
  • Waiting for soil temperatures to drop below 55°F reduces the risk of bulb rot and protects your investment.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Chang’e-6 probe returned to Earth in 2024 with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon in a world first.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
Verb
  • The study hypothesized that the sickle was added before the body fully decomposed since no joints were detached or displaced, as archaeologists would expect if a grave were to be disturbed after the body became a skeleton.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Agents plan and reason, decompose goals into steps, call external tools and iterate without being prompted at each turn.
    — Hemant Kashyap, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of decompose
Noun
  • Vibram is targeting the territory between road and trail with an outsole compound designed for runners whose routes move across pavement, dirt, gravel and light trails.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare the surface Remove any excess debris and dirt by sweeping the surface.
    — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dirt
Verb
  • This helps the roots start growing but doesn’t make the bulbs damp enough to rot.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If the wood that’s exposed after the bark sheds is rotting or infested with pests, the tree may not be in good health.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of rot
Noun
  • The sprawling, lushly landscaped grounds feature a large main pool as well as a separate, quieter adults-only pool, all overlooking the ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ground
Verb
  • Just seconds later, in a separate incident, the Brazilian F50 was about to go into a standard jibe maneuver (turning the boat through the wind to change direction) but disintegrated in the blink of an eye.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tim Graham/Getty Images Most Popular Nader’s empire quickly disintegrated into chaos.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of disintegrate
Noun
  • Dozens of sunken skiffs and speedboats, long written off by their owners, sat dry on the sand.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While there is a small boardwalk on the sand in between loungers, it’d be tricky to access for anyone with mobility issues.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
Verb
  • The project aims to clear sediment and decaying matter from the bottom of the lake, improve water quality and habitat conditions, reduce erosion and add recreational features and native plants, said city officials.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After 36 years in service, the historic observatory is also suffering from a decaying orbit made worse by intense solar activity.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of decay

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