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
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
They were set in crumbling castles and moldering dungeons—that is, amid the rubble of a collapsing social order.
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 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,
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
Adjective
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Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
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Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the solution over the moldy and mildewed areas.
Noun
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Some versions lean sweeter and fruit-forward, while others become drier and more structured as fermentation continues.
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The spirit was fermented in earthen pits and distilled, a process that took a year across eight fermentations and seven distillations.
Verb
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Made from high-density polyethylene with a realistic wood-grain finish, the table and six chairs are designed to withstand the elements without fading, rotting, or warping.
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The fire may be out, but Boyle Heights is now dealing with massive amounts of rotting meat and a foul smell as the cleanup phase from a weeklong fire at a massive cold-storage warehouse begins.
Adjective
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The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
Noun
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York said Republicans still need the president’s leadership in the midterm elections and cannot rely on the Democratic Party crumbling.
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If approved, the measure would take effect as soon as April 1, 2027, and would generate about $20 million annually to help pay for things such as replacing the crumbling, 100-year-old, concrete-and-steel approach ramp that provides the only access to the city’s iconic wooden pier.
Verb
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The Yolo County Central Landfill will build a new system that will convert methane from decomposing waste into renewable natural gas, the county announced Tuesday.
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The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams.
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.
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.
Noun
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The new documentary reveals some of the interpersonal and business conflicts that led to the disintegration of the classic EW&F line-up, boldly highlighting the various triumphs and failings of leader Maurice White who died in 2016 at age 74 from Parkinson’s disease.
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There were reasons aplenty for the disintegration of their form.
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“Moldering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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