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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
Dilute bleach with water in a spray bottle and use it to saturate the moldy spots along the caulking.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Nearly 100 years ago, in 1928, Scottish physician Alexander Fleming famously noticed that, in a moldy Petri dish, Penicillium notatum had destroyed the bacteria around it (even if penicillin would still be more than a decade away from development).
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
The facility reportedly did not have a clock, and the mattresses were moldy.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Reports of blood on the floor of a meat market; roach, fly and cricket infestations; and moldy ice machines and coolers sum up August’s health inspection reports for the metroplex.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Nearly 100 years ago, in 1928, Scottish physician Alexander Fleming famously noticed that, in a moldy Petri dish, Penicillium notatum had destroyed the bacteria around it (even if penicillin would still be more than a decade away from development).
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
The facility reportedly did not have a clock, and the mattresses were moldy.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Reports of blood on the floor of a meat market; roach, fly and cricket infestations; and moldy ice machines and coolers sum up August’s health inspection reports for the metroplex.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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Skrmetti's office did not respond to questions about what law change or court decision rendered the opinion obsolete.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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From tracking to orchestrating Benko argued that traditional supply chain management models—often built around linear, point-to-point connections—are quickly becoming obsolete.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That outlook feels askew and antiquated.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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By the end, the old Wembley was best viewed from a distance — ideally 15 or 20 years’ distance as the crumbling concrete and antiquated facilities meant the Empire Stadium belonged in the same bygone era as its official name.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If moisture isn’t properly removed, the result may be a moldy, mildewy couch.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The show features displays of vintage tractors and engines along with tractor rides, wagon rides, exhibitors, food, live music and a daily parade.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Intricate and colorful wallpaper, custom millwork in the kitchen, a drop down projector screen, a vintage glass chandelier and even a 17th Century French tapestry are now featured throughout the home.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The move follows mounting political pressure and marks a shift in how YouTube handles past bans tied to outdated policies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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No more blurry, outdated pictures for servers to reference when a possible critic takes a seat at their table.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
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But someday, this fancy bicycle will also exist as a relic of a bygone era, stored away in a basement, inspiring wonder and awe from those who gaze at its out-of-date technology.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
6 Oct. 2025
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This out-of-date cryptography can persist for years or even decades and often takes at least as long to remediate to current versions.—
Dave Krauthamer,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Dior, Rabanne and Lanvin alum tapped into retro silhouettes, such as broad shoulders and asymmetry.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Abercrombie & Fitch High-Rise Flare Jeans The flare silhouette here matches Clarkson's retro-style jeans, but with a bit more fit through the leg.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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