as in rotted
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of rusted
If cans have rusted or burst seams, throw them out right away.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Behind her was an Aladdin’s cave of more than a hundred and fifty venerable gas ranges, some with polished chrome fixtures and others nearly rusted through.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Clumsy, rigid, rusted solid, waiting for a significant infusion of WD-40.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, tools that have rusted can become dangerous and need to be tossed immediately for safety precautions.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Be prepared to get rid of gardening tools that have rusted beyond repair and expired plant seeds or fertilizer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
These items include a beaded lantern, a large, dark wood chain, and a vase that appears to be rusted through.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Behind her was an Aladdin’s cave of more than a hundred and fifty venerable gas ranges, some with polished chrome fixtures and others nearly rusted through.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Clumsy, rigid, rusted solid, waiting for a significant infusion of WD-40.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Not to mention, tools that have rusted can become dangerous and need to be tossed immediately for safety precautions.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
Be prepared to get rid of gardening tools that have rusted beyond repair and expired plant seeds or fertilizer.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
These items include a beaded lantern, a large, dark wood chain, and a vase that appears to be rusted through.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusted
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Politically, the regime has rotted from within, discarding, discrediting, or detaining its own kind.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2026
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That includes money to replace a lot of wood that rotted away due to holes in the roof and walls.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The body was decomposed, a fire official said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some had decayed for years, others several months, according to the affidavit.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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While many have decayed, some have been lovingly restored, such as Palermo’s Neo-Gothic Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata, which has remained in the same family since the 15th century.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the guise of offering a form of protection, Golubski coöpted women into becoming instruments of the criminal-justice apparatus that corroded their community.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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These prevent the tank itself from rusting and, if the rods are corroded, chances are your tank’s walls are next.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Rusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusted. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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