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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
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Besides squirrels, the rotting fruits may also attract wasps and other pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Those that smell are thermogenic, meaning their spadixes generate heat that radiates their tell-tale smell through the air, attracting insects that crave rotting meat.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Also, check for hollows in trunks that may mean the interior portion is rotting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
This will prevent fungal infections, reducing the chance of rotting before roots form, Bradley says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The park also spent time replacing rotting wood and metal fasteners to update the attraction to modern code.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Prevent infestations by repairing leaks, replacing rotting wood, sealing cracks, and improving ventilation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Verb
My rotting greens won’t save anyone.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Besides squirrels, the rotting fruits may also attract wasps and other pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Those that smell are thermogenic, meaning their spadixes generate heat that radiates their tell-tale smell through the air, attracting insects that crave rotting meat.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Also, check for hollows in trunks that may mean the interior portion is rotting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
This will prevent fungal infections, reducing the chance of rotting before roots form, Bradley says.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
The park also spent time replacing rotting wood and metal fasteners to update the attraction to modern code.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Prevent infestations by repairing leaks, replacing rotting wood, sealing cracks, and improving ventilation.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rotting
Adjective
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Many grapes become too rotted and are left to wither away.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your local climate dictates specific maintenance needs, such as checking for rust in coastal areas or rubber decay in hot regions.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Enamel erosion makes teeth more susceptible to sensitivity, staining, and decay.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But higher oil prices — particularly if the conflict in the Middle East escalates — or a deteriorating labor market could make the consumer slowdown sharper than currently anticipated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Raman, who endorsed Bass’ reelection bid only to launch a surprise campaign to unseat her, said the incumbent lacked urgency on an array of issues, including production of new apartments, fixing deteriorating streets and sidewalks, and halting the exodus of entertainment industry jobs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Photos and a video Aiello provided show bladed wire snaking around the decomposing animal’s neck and curved horns, as well as the front legs, in a desert landscape dotted with boulders.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The park’s namesake Pinnacles are technically the remains of a decomposing Miocene volcano.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Scott Travis,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The video marked the crumbling of his alibi, legal experts told CNN at the time.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Winter storms left its gazebo teetering, 50 feet of asphalt crumbling, and a dramatic 6 foot drop down to the sand.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The attack in al-Murrah, near contested Barah, underscores RSF’s tightening hold over resource-rich Darfur and Kordofan and the worsening humanitarian crisis engulfing civilians.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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New pipelines and fossil fuel plants generate millions of dollars for fossil fuel companies and utilities, while locking young people into decades more of pollution and worsening climate change.—
Sydney Collins,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Right now, the rings furthest from the planet are disintegrating and drifting into space.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The damage from our disintegrating democracy demands attention — and now.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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“Rotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rotting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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