as in rotting
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as in fermentation
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as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
leaves moldering in the compost pile
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Recent Examples of moldering
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Rolston added that the type of pests a moldering stump can attract aren’t an issue that will necessarily affect that old stump alone—the pest problem can spread.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
But then a fresh corpse turns up, as well as a long-moldering skeleton, and the club members are off and running.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Rolston added that the type of pests a moldering stump can attract aren’t an issue that will necessarily affect that old stump alone—the pest problem can spread.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
But then a fresh corpse turns up, as well as a long-moldering skeleton, and the club members are off and running.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldering
Noun
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Researchers in China have developed a new fermentation system that boosts biohydrogen production while capturing carbon dioxide.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Dried chili peppers also help to stabilize the fermentation environment in the early stage.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 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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Dispose of any overripe or rotting produce immediately.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Consider turning stale bread into breadcrumbs, stuffing, or croutons—but check for moldy slices first.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Symptoms include gray, brown or tan moldy edges on petals, and buds that become soggy, ball up and fail to open.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Winter storms left its gazebo teetering, 50 feet of asphalt crumbling, and a dramatic 6 foot drop down to the sand.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The media covers it as a flash fire, not as a symptom of more dry rot in the crumbling of decorum and decency.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The search was prompted by soil vapor sampling, an experimental technology that detected volatile organic compounds potentially associated with decomposing human remains — though the method remains unproven in criminal investigations.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Carie Hallford was sentenced to 30 years for her role in a scheme that involved hiding nearly 200 decomposing bodies.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He was portrayed as driving a wedge between Montag and her roommate, Lauren Conrad, leading to the disintegration of their friendship.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Tim Darcy has always been the man of a thousand voices — a wildly imaginative singer playing different roles, capturing the disintegration of the self from different angles.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Indoor plants won’t always attract earwigs, but decaying plant matter or mold in the soil, issues that are common with over watering, will.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The transformation of decaying riads into hotels has often meant aiding the restoration of Marrakech’s UNESCO heritage site.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.—
Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement,
Forbes,
17 Aug. 2022
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Kym Pokorny,
OregonLive.com,
17 Apr. 2018
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“Moldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldering. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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