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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
Additionally, Vallo says that the lack of ventilation in plastic containers causes fruits to get moldy and mushy because of the moisture buildup.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Fresh bread can be frozen to help it last longer and to prevent it from getting hard and stale, or worse, getting moldy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
For extra-stubborn (or white) grout, pull out a bleach pen or heavy-duty grout cleaner for moldy spots that fight back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Usually, food that has expired or gone moldy, like old leftovers or moldy produce, is the culprit to bad smells.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Fresh bread can be frozen to help it last longer and to prevent it from getting hard and stale, or worse, getting moldy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 June 2025
For extra-stubborn (or white) grout, pull out a bleach pen or heavy-duty grout cleaner for moldy spots that fight back.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Usually, food that has expired or gone moldy, like old leftovers or moldy produce, is the culprit to bad smells.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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This rule, Grimsley says, is designed to be adaptable, and be able to shift with the pace of technology—a recognition that when regulation and approvals take too long, the technology at issue risks becoming obsolete by the time it can be implemented.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Dynamic, Self-Evolving Customer Journeys Static journey maps are quickly becoming obsolete as customer journeys grow more fluid, stretching across devices, time zones and emotional states.—
Asif Hasan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In northern Michigan, the T phenomenon brought a flood of visitors onto an antiquated road system.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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But many other young women are winking at this type of antiquated femininity while engaging with it.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Barcelona Barcelona boasts 90 vintage shops across the city and has the fourth highest average rating, at 4.64.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rest are stored in a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk in the attic.—
Parker Henry,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the near future, ‘dumb’ drones lacking onboard AI may be as outdated as biplanes.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even though modern machines and detergents have taken most of the workload out of the task, there are still some outdated laundry habits that may leave your clothes and linens looking dingy, smelling less than fresh, and feeling scratchy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 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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Nevertheless, the public transportation coalition continues using the out-of-date $771 million fiscal cliff projections only months before 40% service reductions become real.—
Maurice Scholten,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Oftentimes, on-sale, co-op, or conservation-organization seed are actually out-of-date seed that can’t be sold at full price.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The Free Stage is known for drawing crowds with its mix of retro icons and crowd-pleasers.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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The inclusion of Polaroid cameras is a delightful touch, enhancing the retro vibe and creating lasting memories.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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This city is surrounded by an array of activities like flea markets, gardens, beautiful mountainous landscapes, old silver mines and remarkable Mexican historical monuments.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The market-at-large is expensive by historical metrics.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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