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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
If the mango looks moldy, smells off, or has a slimy texture once cut, throw it out.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
The Delaney Hall detainees say they are being given moldy and expired food, some of it with maggots, and are housed in overcrowded cells that lack air conditioning.
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ABC News,
6 June 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
For every person who prefers spending their holiday by the infinity pool of an all-inclusive resort, there’s another who sleeps in moldy dormitories, sweats on hours-long bus rides without air conditioning, and lives out of a bulging, threadbare backpack.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
The Delaney Hall detainees say they are being given moldy and expired food, some of it with maggots, and are housed in overcrowded cells that lack air conditioning.
—
ABC News,
6 June 2026
However, in very wet climates, the rolls can get soggy or even moldy.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
For every person who prefers spending their holiday by the infinity pool of an all-inclusive resort, there’s another who sleeps in moldy dormitories, sweats on hours-long bus rides without air conditioning, and lives out of a bulging, threadbare backpack.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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Recent highs have easily blown past 47 degrees Celsius, rendering existing guidelines obsolete even as emissions from human activity continue to drive global temperatures higher.
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Newsom said the state tracker is the first of its kind in the nation as California companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have exploded in growth and simultaneously warned that their products could render most white-collar jobs obsolete.
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.
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Storing towels in the bathroom can lead them to become mildewy or moldy, due to the high humidity.
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Tying an Italian surname to the Outfit has become a tattered badge of honor in the antiquated newsroom of certain outlets with truth thrown to the curb.
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This offers the do-it-yourself warrior a simple, direct route from antiquated lead-acid to state-of-the-art lithium without having to search for esoteric parts online.
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The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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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.
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.
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Families are still receiving outdated information and, in some cases, being counseled as though there is only one reasonable path forward.
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Ensure middle-management effectiveness and roles are clearly defined, and regularly audit business processes to eliminate outdated or ineffective ones.
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Pumps and lift systems can easily become corroded.
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But one look at the crumbling, corroded metal shield covering the base left Jacobson thinking, at the very least, that should have been replaced over the years.
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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