as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of molding
Executing this vision was an exercise in creative engineering, molding natural and organic shapes out of unforgiving materials.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 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.
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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.
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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.
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Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 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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Clogged Drains On the other hand, a smelly drain that gets frequent use may have a clog or decomposing matter in the pipes.
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Officials warned that decomposing fish could create potential health hazards for visitors entering the area or attempting to fish.
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Right now, the rings furthest from the planet are disintegrating and drifting into space.
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The damage from our disintegrating democracy demands attention — and now.
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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.
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Much of the movie involves Krypto, including flashbacks to their first meeting on the decaying Krypton and traveling to Earth together.
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Despite thriving in shallow, weedy, mucky areas, snakeheads do not gravitate to decaying forage.
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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