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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Every bottle in the Ever Vessel range features a wide-mouth opening, shallow gasket channel, and lids designed without hidden crevices where bacteria or mold can hide.
—New Atlas, 12 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
The memory foam molds comfortably around your neck but leaves enough room so your chin doesn’t dip forward mid-snooze, which is a small detail that frequent travelers know matters.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Every bottle in the Ever Vessel range features a wide-mouth opening, shallow gasket channel, and lids designed without hidden crevices where bacteria or mold can hide.
—New Atlas, 12 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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For gardeners, or hope-to-be gardeners, summer is the season to try to new plants, design a new garden bed, amend soil, and more.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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The tests are intended to evaluate how the product performs across a range of soils, climates, and agricultural conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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From a nearby dumpster there came the sweet and musty smell of decomposing seafood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Biodegradable waste consists of organic materials, such as food scraps, vegetable peels, paper, leaves, and agricultural residues, that can be decomposed naturally through microbial processes.—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Leaves, dirt, and other things that clog the tiny spaces between the fins can cause premature failure of this very expensive machine!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Still, others were not convinced this method was effective long term, as peonies can be prone to rotting roots.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Young lettuce, kale, or broccoli plants should be planted so the root ball is level with the soil surface or just below; burying the stem or the crown too deeply can lead to rotting.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Ron Harper, who manages OTD Ticket Defenders Legal Service, points out that pavement temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year—that's hot enough to warp metal and disintegrate tires.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The New York Knicks are disintegrating anyone in their path.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Then, follow the winding roads to Gelso, home to a black-sand beach and the waterfront Trattoria Da Pina, also referred to as Trattoria Dai Maniaci.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Beach boot camp takes place in the sand, and pickleball courts were recently added alongside tennis courts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 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 18 May. 2026.
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