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
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Made from recycled bottles, these bendable, machine washable sneakers form to fit the mold of your feet, so each pair feels like it was made just for you.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The director similarly molds F1 around his star’s more reluctant image: Pitt portrays a man of few words who seems nostalgic for simpler times in his industry.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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Noun
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading, while fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels may lead to mold growth, warping, or discoloration.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Made from recycled bottles, these bendable, machine washable sneakers form to fit the mold of your feet, so each pair feels like it was made just for you.
—Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025
Verb
Second only to Anastasio's Valli, Matt Michael's Tommy DeVito, who molded and managed the bands that became the Four Seasons, drives much of the action, especially in the first two thirds of the show.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The director similarly molds F1 around his star’s more reluctant image: Pitt portrays a man of few words who seems nostalgic for simpler times in his industry.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mold
Noun
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The workers, who were about 400 feet underground, scrambled over loose soil more than 12 feet high to reach the tunnel boring machine and then were transported back to the opening.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The decomposing roots serve as the host for the mushrooms to grow.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The metamorphic rock from which Atlanta’s soil is derived also contributes to its alkalinity as does the constantly decomposing organic matter, consisting mostly of leaves, on the soil surface.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This can protect the glass from scrapes, dirt, excess moisture, and other harmful factors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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But after Freddie Freeman worked a four-pitch walk, Smith pounded a first-pitch sinker into the dirt.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Immigration enforcement operations on farms have left crops rotting and farm operations disrupted in major agricultural states including California, Texas, and Pennsylvania.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Avoid sodding shady spots during the rainy season to prevent decline due to rot problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Damaging wind and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 July 2025
Verb
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However, when viruses were exposed to sunlight, many of them did not survive as long, decaying in under 24 hours.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The result was not only environmental catastrophe but license for unchecked consumption of cheap plastic goods that can take a few minutes to use but hundreds of years to decay.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fairmont El San Juan Located along one of the most impressive stretches of sand in San Juan, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has long been considered one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And the gaps between each ridge help to retain some sediment without fully stopping the natural flow of sand.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Organic materials like wood, leather, and fabric — which often remain remarkably preserved in the cold, low-oxygen depths — can begin to warp, crumble or disintegrate as dormant bacteria and fungi reactivate.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Researchers think the deceased was buried in a wooden coffin that has long since disintegrated.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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“Mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mold. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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