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Recent Examples of moldy
If the mango looks moldy, smells off, or has a slimy texture once cut, throw it out.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The Delaney Hall detainees say they are being given moldy and expired food, some of it with maggots, and are housed in overcrowded cells that lack air conditioning.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
From moldy raspberries to a missing toilet seat, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
The Delaney Hall detainees say they are being given moldy and expired food, some of it with maggots, and are housed in overcrowded cells that lack air conditioning.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
From moldy raspberries to a missing toilet seat, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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If unethical actors can deploy custom frontier AI models to aggressively interrogate smart contracts and find hidden protocol flaws, human-only defensive audits will be rendered obsolete.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Now, new clean technology, known as direct reduction, is fast replacing the old, obsolete blast furnaces that have been polluting our community for more than 100 years.—
Lori Latham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Storing towels in the bathroom can lead them to become mildewy or moldy, due to the high humidity.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
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The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Farms open up between the forestry, and the antiquated Martindale Chief Diner hangs on a curb.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Scott Travis,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The vintage dessert is kind of like if a coffee cake and a blueberry crisp had a baby.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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People could also try classic tabletop games from decades ago, brought by a person who specializes in vintage games.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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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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An inspection can reveal issues that weren’t visible during the initial estimate, such as outdated writing or drainage issues.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Philanthropy and nonprofit work are uniquely positioned to meet that need, but many young people still believe an outdated narrative about nonprofit work.—
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But one look at the crumbling, corroded metal shield covering the base left Jacobson thinking, at the very least, that should have been replaced over the years.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Pumps and lift systems can easily become corroded.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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