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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
From damp, moldy walls and persistent leaks to having no running water or electricity, the challenges have been significant—but so have the milestones.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For example, storing moldy food can be a minor violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Sacramento-area restaurants cited for cockroaches, moldy fruit California Pizza Kitchen, 1735 Arden Way, Suite 220, in Sacramento, had 16 violations on Thursday, Feb. 27.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, the model might be told that someone picks up a closed packet of chips in the supermarket, but the contents are moldy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 May 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For example, storing moldy food can be a minor violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
Sacramento-area restaurants cited for cockroaches, moldy fruit California Pizza Kitchen, 1735 Arden Way, Suite 220, in Sacramento, had 16 violations on Thursday, Feb. 27.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
For instance, the model might be told that someone picks up a closed packet of chips in the supermarket, but the contents are moldy.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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Meanwhile, the technology that the Pentagon developed on its own often became obsolete before a weapon was even deployed.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Just pay attention to apple list of vintage and obsolete devices, which includes the iPhones that can’t be updated at all.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Bondi said the jail's antiquated security cameras cut off for one minute every night.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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My recommendations are Flash Disc Ranch for LPs, Soma for vintage sneakers, and RAGTAG for designer labels.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Keke Palmer stepped out last month in Midtown Manhattan in mirrored gold stilettos with a vintage Versace mini, while Sabrina Carpenter made headlines in six-inch Christian Louboutins at a pre–Met Gala cocktail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
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The idea of a mainstream press, or a mainstream anything, is an outdated one.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Keep your software updated Cybercriminals exploit outdated software to install malware or steal your data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.—
Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement,
Forbes,
17 Aug. 2022
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Kym Pokorny,
OregonLive.com,
17 Apr. 2018
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Oftentimes, on-sale, co-op, or conservation-organization seed are actually out-of-date seed that can’t be sold at full price.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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Worse, even knowledge that’s current when written can immediately start to go stale and out-of-date as the business evolves.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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