as in rotted
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as in decay
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as in deteriorating
to become worse or of less value
the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted
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as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
rotting vegetation on the bank of the river
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Recent Examples of rotting
Jasmine Mendez
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Store your pillows and pool supplies in the Keter Signature 150 Gallon Deck Box, which uses DecoCoat technology that can withstand rain, sun, and extreme weather, and is designed to avoid splintering, fading, or rotting.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The old deck was rotting and had trees growing up through it.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Make sure to take out indoor trash bags at least once a week to prevent rotting food from attracting flies into your home.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Verb
In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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Jasmine Mendez
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Store your pillows and pool supplies in the Keter Signature 150 Gallon Deck Box, which uses DecoCoat technology that can withstand rain, sun, and extreme weather, and is designed to avoid splintering, fading, or rotting.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The old deck was rotting and had trees growing up through it.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Make sure to take out indoor trash bags at least once a week to prevent rotting food from attracting flies into your home.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotting
Adjective
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Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections.
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Many grapes become too rotted and are left to wither away.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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The physical properties of TRISO fuel and gas cooling allow the core to dissipate residual decay heat naturally.
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In 1922, Kenmore House was deteriorating, and the Kenmore Association and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) needed $30,000 for its repairs and restoration.
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And his political standing is now suddenly deteriorating to the point where Congress is maybe losing some of its fear, and there may be a different Congress after November.
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The Yolo County Central Landfill will build a new system that will convert methane from decomposing waste into renewable natural gas, the county announced Tuesday.
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The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams.
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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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York said Republicans still need the president’s leadership in the midterm elections and cannot rely on the Democratic Party crumbling.
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If approved, the measure would take effect as soon as April 1, 2027, and would generate about $20 million annually to help pay for things such as replacing the crumbling, 100-year-old, concrete-and-steel approach ramp that provides the only access to the city’s iconic wooden pier.
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Accelerating these efforts is crucial to protect children from worsening climate impacts.
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Over several days, the boy was taken to clinics and emergency rooms as doctors searched for the cause of his worsening symptoms, the report said.
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That changed in April 2023 when unknowing construction workers unceremoniously removed a disintegrating Pinky from its eyrie.
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The experiments have shown how a self-repair mechanism enables the spindle to stabilize itself under force and avoid disintegrating.
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“Rotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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