as in to rot
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of rust
These pots are exactly like the ones described above, except that they have been coated in porcelain enamel in order to protect them from rusting.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The blade is made from German stainless steel with a black finish to keep it from rusting.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Facilities should ensure that slides are properly secured to the ground and equipment isn’t rusting.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In May 2012, the site was cluttered with tractors and rusting farm equipment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The blade is made from German stainless steel with a black finish to keep it from rusting.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Facilities should ensure that slides are properly secured to the ground and equipment isn’t rusting.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In May 2012, the site was cluttered with tractors and rusting farm equipment.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rust
Verb
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Good drainage also helps prevent crown rot in winter.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rotting corpse flower’s putrid stench cast a spell Thursday across Roseville High School’s campus.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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This approach blends technical discipline, probabilistic pricing and time decay into a cohesive framework.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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In contrast to polluting polyester, these fibers are biodegradable and will naturally decompose after disposal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Leaves need oxygen to properly decompose, and leaves buried in landfills do not have access to any oxygen, according to the National Wildlife Federation.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
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The wicker chairs are sturdy with a steel base that’s weather-resistant and won’t corrode.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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But political violence committed by private individuals or groups also corrodes constitutional democracy.—
Gregory P. Magarian,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Rust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rust. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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