as in soil
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
mold so rich that just about anything will grow in it
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as in to decompose
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of mold
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
The only player who fit that mold was a fellow named Ryne Sandberg, who was elected in 2005.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
That meant expanding the entry with new molding profiles to infuse the residence with a stronger sense of character.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Alexander fits the mold of cornerback the Panthers would probably target on Day 2.
2025 Shrine Bowl: Notable edge rushers
Tyler Baron, DE, Miami
Morgan’s alma mater will be well-represented in Frisco.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
The only player who fit that mold was a fellow named Ryne Sandberg, who was elected in 2005.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Mix it well but don’t keep molding the dough into individual biscuits.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
That meant expanding the entry with new molding profiles to infuse the residence with a stronger sense of character.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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That would allow those troops to be used in civilian law enforcement on U.S. soil.—
Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Several days later, the WinCo manager noticed a foul smell and called repairmen, who started removing bricks from a column outside the store and discovered a decomposing body.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When a second fire sparked in a neighbor’s yard, Wootton jumped the fence and started throwing dirt on it with his hands.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how to tackle whiteheads using skincare products and techniques: Cleansing Start with a gentle cleanser to remove dirt, makeup, and excess oil.—
William Truswell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The scent of rotting flesh attracts pollinators, like beetles and flies, that lay their eggs in dead animals.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — of a rare flower whose scent has been lovingly compared to that of rotting flesh.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth has also said on Shawn Ryan's show that women should not be allowed in ground combat units.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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For running in particular, the Apple Watch Series 10, the Galaxy Watch 7, and the Pixel Watch 3 all capture advanced form metrics like ground contact time, power, and vertical oscillation.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What doesn’t decay this winter can be mulched up next spring.—
Jeff Lowenfels,
Anchorage Daily News,
22 Sep. 2022
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In particular, many theorists have wondered how the great complexity of life can be reconciled with the laws of thermodynamics that suggest that all systems must inevitably decay to a state of greatest disorder.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
29 Apr. 2022
Noun
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At some points, people visibly struggled to get through, with wheelchairs and strollers getting stuck in the deep sand.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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King Charles himself ends up visiting one of the libraries during his visit to Kenya and while many on staff wish to draw a line in the sand to stop this event, Shiro and Wachuka know doing so could threaten their ultimate goals.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Other groups disintegrated amid more prosaic conflicts over priorities and egos.—
Charles Homans,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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His original dress totally disintegrated, and this was one of the two dresses made to replace it.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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