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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
There was a moldy onion slicer on a prep table.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Her clients have survived everything from hate crimes to electrical fires to moldy food, leaving her wondering why shelters don’t at least get inspected and publicly graded like restaurants.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet even months later much remains to be done, with many houses still empty and moldy.
—David Bainbridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
There was a moldy onion slicer on a prep table.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Her clients have survived everything from hate crimes to electrical fires to moldy food, leaving her wondering why shelters don’t at least get inspected and publicly graded like restaurants.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet even months later much remains to be done, with many houses still empty and moldy.
—David Bainbridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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Maintaining obsolete systems also consumes time and budget that businesses could invest in high-value strategic initiatives.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The streetcar would move too slowly, carry too few people or too many, be obsolete on opening day, cost too much, and trigger gentrification.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Assess where approvals, outdated policies or workflows slow progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Collier, along with fellow WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart, saw an opportunity to replace that outdated approach, and looked to create something that could not only benefit the players financially but also shine a spotlight on their skills and personalities.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 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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New York City paused school board elections just hours after voting opened on Friday, following reports of invalid and out-of-date ballots.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Declutter out-of-date information Irrelevant details can detract from the strength of your CV.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The last time Border Patrol averaged fewer than 9,000 monthly apprehensions along the southern border over a year was in the late 1960s, according to historical agency figures.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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Stringfield’s honor comes at a time when Black historical figures are being removed from government websites and the way Black history is taught is policed statewide and nationally, and as diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are being rolled back by national corporations.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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