as in to rot
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of rust
That doesn’t mean that the seasoning is better protected on the Blue Carbon pan—just that the pan itself won’t rust.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
The steamer is made of durable material, including a stainless steel panel that’s resistant to rust and oxidation.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 June 2025
Has rusting ever been an issue with other toothbrushes?
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The reef is uninhabited, except for a navy garrison stationed aboard a rusting warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, which the country deliberately grounded in 1999 to stake its claim.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2025
The steamer is made of durable material, including a stainless steel panel that’s resistant to rust and oxidation.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 June 2025
Has rusting ever been an issue with other toothbrushes?
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The reef is uninhabited, except for a navy garrison stationed aboard a rusting warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, which the country deliberately grounded in 1999 to stake its claim.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rust
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Food waste after a party or outdoor snacking session can begin to rot and smell, which won’t be pleasant for you or your neighbors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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This vertical trellis reduces the likelihood of rotting, keeps produce away from certain garden pests, and can even increase sun exposure.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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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
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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
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Heavy metal pots are corroded almost to the point of disintegration, while nearby playing cards — the four of hearts, ace of spades and nine of diamonds — appear untouched.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The Trump administration’s proximity to conspiracy theorizing also corrodes its relationship to intelligence.—
David V. Gioe,
Foreign Affairs,
2 July 2025
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“Rust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rust. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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