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
Clumsy, rigid, rusted solid, waiting for a significant infusion of WD-40.
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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
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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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
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With the high humidity, most of the stock had rotted in a few days.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ackerman’s remains were significantly decomposed and partially mummified, according to the autopsy report.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The child's body was decomposed, per the Sheriff's Office.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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When excavations first began in the mid-1700s, everything beneath the ash layer was still preserved — but the top floors had decayed and disappeared.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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The color comes from the water soaking in peat, partially decayed plant matter that can be hundreds of years old.—
Sheeka Sanahori,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Or have all of his brain cells corroded away after years of huffing his own scent?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The dissipator grate, which was installed in 1998 and has corroded over the years due to the ocean conditions, is also being replaced, the city announced.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Rusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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