as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of molding
Bread While the refrigerator has been said to help keep bread from molding, the humidity of the fridge draws out the moisture from the bread, leaving you with bland, dry slices.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
When standout quarterbacks like Dereon Coleman and Carter Emanuel and Sam Johnson graduate, coaches face a difficult challenge in finding and molding the right person to step into the role the next season.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s moment is a case study in how an ecosystem, a city or even a single startup can begin molding a narrative in their favor.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
When standout quarterbacks like Dereon Coleman and Carter Emanuel and Sam Johnson graduate, coaches face a difficult challenge in finding and molding the right person to step into the role the next season.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s moment is a case study in how an ecosystem, a city or even a single startup can begin molding a narrative in their favor.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molding
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Officials warned that decomposing fish could create potential health hazards for visitors entering the area or attempting to fish.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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That’s different from most other types of maggots, which feed on decomposing flesh.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Right now, the rings furthest from the planet are disintegrating and drifting into space.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The damage from our disintegrating democracy demands attention — and now.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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The team aimed to fashion a rotting meat smell to recreate this slightly unhygienic oral arrangement.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Sanchez said the ceiling tiles in the jail are rotting, and there are doors that don’t lock properly.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Unlike typical maggots, which consume dead or decaying tissue, screwworm larvae burrow into wounds and feed on healthy tissue, causing severe damage.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This includes decaying plant and animal residues, humus, and living microorganisms.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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