as in to rot
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rust
Facilities should ensure that slides are properly secured to the ground and equipment isn’t rusting.
—
Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That clash in the Spratlys near Second Thomas Shoal, on which Philippine marines are stationed in a rusting World War II naval vessel, left a Filipino crewman missing a thumb.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
In May 2012, the site was cluttered with tractors and rusting farm equipment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Old mine buildings and rusting machinery slowly decay, some of them now submerged in floodwaters.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rust
Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
That clash in the Spratlys near Second Thomas Shoal, on which Philippine marines are stationed in a rusting World War II naval vessel, left a Filipino crewman missing a thumb.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
In May 2012, the site was cluttered with tractors and rusting farm equipment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Old mine buildings and rusting machinery slowly decay, some of them now submerged in floodwaters.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rust
Verb
-
In most parts of the country, tender summer bulbs will either freeze or rot in the ground during winter.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Garbage, rotting food with bugs and clothing stacked close to the ceiling were also seen in most areas of the house.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
For another, there’s the DESI data, our best large-scale structure data at present, which seems to slightly favor the presence of evolving (and, in particular, decaying or weakening) dark energy.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
-
The new specimen is highly significant because its near-perfect state preserved the soft tissues, which usually decay over time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
These clippings decompose rapidly, enhancing soil quality and providing nutrients for your turf grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Water molecules in the electrolyte tend to decompose, and zinc deposits unevenly, forming dendrites that can cause short circuits.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Choose an ammonia-free cleaner since ammonia can corrode metals and potentially etch glass over time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rust. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share