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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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Anatole is a painter, an artform which photographer Lucien good-naturedly joshes him will soon be obsolete.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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And these days, data decays (becomes obsolete) more quickly than ever, given the rapid pace of change in both business operations and consumer habits.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Read about the towns across the country that are successfully moving away from antiquated parking mandates.—
Casey Moran,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The fabrics are versatile enough to look polished when washed clean or more relaxed with vintage washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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Sentimental family keepsakes such as a pair of baby shoes also make for a lovely display along with a framed photograph or a stack of vintage children's books.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Infrastructure remedies such as runway repairs, system upgrades—including a new radar center in Philadelphia—and the introduction of fiber optics have been announced to lessen dependence on outdated technology.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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People stop asking why things are done a certain way and start accepting outdated processes as normal.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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So yes, there is a storm out there for agencies still clinging to an out-of-date model.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Kravitz also pointed to the persistent flow of complaints from Kroger customers over out-of-date sales prices, dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.—
Alvina Wang,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The Assemblies of God asserts that Adam and Eve were historical people.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The 922 reports logged through late May is 281 more than the historical average of 641 for this time of year, the outlet said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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