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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
The facility reportedly did not have a clock, and the mattresses were moldy.
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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
One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
All the demonic activity in the house is hidden under poor Bill, whose only crime was letting his house get pretty moldy before the Hodgsons moved in.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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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
One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
All the demonic activity in the house is hidden under poor Bill, whose only crime was letting his house get pretty moldy before the Hodgsons moved in.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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But as obsolete as these pregnancy myths might have become, in some ways parents still need them.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mastery of a particular model’s API or a set of prompting techniques can become obsolete in a matter of months.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Large events might overwhelm its antiquated plumbing system.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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The immigration agent didn’t know what to make of the antiquated document.—
Pedro Rios,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 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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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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For vintage vibes and powerful audio, Klipsch's The One Bluetooth speaker is also 37% off and brings that warm, room-filling sound wrapped in wood-and-copper charm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the youngest generation of workers are reshaping the world of work and forcing employers to rethink their flexible work policies because many would rather attempt being their own boss than stick with an outdated employer.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Young’s passion for aviation has been lifelong, shaped by early exposure to the private jet world and fueled by a desire to bring innovation to an outdated sector.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 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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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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As a result, hundreds of the museum’s videos regarding items in the collection and on educational topics that were removed from YouTube in January 2023 are being restored to the streaming service after being reorganized, with out-of-date material removed.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, the new version also incorporates the company’s lauded HD-2D visual art style, that combines retro pixel art with modern 3D environments, creating a unique diorama look.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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The jeans have a mid-rise waistline, a tight yet supportive fit around the midsection, and subtle bell-bottom flares that add a touch of retro charm to any fall ensemble.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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