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
This route makes the most sense for fans that have rusted all over.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
My parents were visibly rusting.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
My parents were visibly rusting.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rust
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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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Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.
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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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Our first commercial tactile gloves failed within a week because some people's hands are sweaty enough to corrode the wiring.
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Affected cars have driver's side airbags with connectors that may corrode, which could cause the airbag to not deploy and increase the risk of injury or death.
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“Rust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rust. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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