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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
Many jars have been sacrificed to the back of the fridge over the years, lost in the depths until they were discovered, moldy and unusable.
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Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
If kept outside, certain items can rust, become moldy, or even crack and break.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Such jars of moldy fruit were probably fairly hideous to consume.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The last two years around here have probably felt like living in a college house with sticky floors and moldy showers.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
If kept outside, certain items can rust, become moldy, or even crack and break.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Such jars of moldy fruit were probably fairly hideous to consume.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The last two years around here have probably felt like living in a college house with sticky floors and moldy showers.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even in modern medicine, the practice isn’t obsolete; doctors sometimes apply live leeches after reconstructive surgery to keep blood from clotting in flaps of tissue.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The pair led City to the Third Division title in May 1985, but triumph turned to tragedy on the final day of the season as the antiquated main stand caught fire with devastating consequences.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Insufferable antiquated federal standards reflect low expectations that do not meet the modern day needs of working New Yorkers.—
Gian Carlo Pedulla,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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That mildewy odor can pop up for a number of reasons.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Classic dishes like cheese fondue, steaks and crème brûlée match the vintage look of the room, with its tassel gold chandeliers and red velvet bar chairs.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stretch Knit presents soft and lightweight pieces with a flattering drape, while the Ribbed Seamless collection offers soft, stretchy ribbed garments with a vintage wash and moisture-wicking technology.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While adversaries continuously adapt, leveraging AI, automation, and novel tactics, most training programs remain anchored in outdated threat models.—
James Hadley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many of these critical devices run on outdated software libraries, some of which are years past their end-of-life support, meaning they’re no longer supported by the manufacturer.—
Saman Zonouz,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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 protection is essential during the winter months for homes with ancient buildings or out-of-date units.—
Connie Etemadi,
Freep.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Anything with frayed wires or out-of-date labels should be safely tossed.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Irving’s Anta line consists of his two signature basketball sneakers, as well as a lighter and lower-cut version of the first called the Kai 1 Speed and the Tribe, a lifestyle model influenced by retro skate shoes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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