How to Use mold in a Sentence

mold

1 of 2 verb
  • The bra may feel snug at first, but it is meant to mold to your body over time.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • However, the flip-flops run true to size and the footbed and straps should mold to the shape of your foot over time.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Better still, the brush is uniquely designed to mold to the shape of your hand and scalp.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Make the clay used to mold the toy look as much like the photo as possible.
    David Betancourt, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Some brands are designed to mold to the shape of your foot over time, such as Birkenstocks.
    Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
    Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
  • But Kenosha is where the glue that holds the team together through the grind of the season is molded.
    Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2023
  • If that is the plan, the Cougars would also have more time to mold the younger players coming in like Burton.
    Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
  • These men molded me and wanted and expected the best out of me.
    David Betancourt, Washington Post, 27 May 2023
  • The black treatment extends to its fender flares and traces the lower body molding to the rear bumper.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, your child can also use household items or their hands to mold the dough into shapes.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
  • They must get struck, bent, broken and shoved into the flames to mold the boy into a man, the dullard into a dagger.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Boat wakeboards tend to be stiffer and have molded fins that help the rider track behind a wake.
    Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 23 June 2023
  • Instead of molding an employee to a job role, why not make the job role fit the person?
    Sally Percy, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Akin to a firm bean bag, the small, hard hulls can be easily shifted and molded to the shape of your head, neck and shoulders.
    Good Housekeeping, 5 July 2023
  • What is retained in them molds our perception of the past as much as what is omitted from them.
    Kapil Komireddi, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The stretch fabric offers enough structure and support yet still molds to your shape.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
  • With adjustable straps and a hook-and-eye closure, this bra molded to our busts and didn’t cause any gaping or spillage.
    Sarah Felbin, Health, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Soon, the style traveled across the pond — and intermingled with grime, garage and road rap, molding U.K. drill.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 May 2023
  • It’s got a silky finish and molded, contoured cups to prevent pressure on the eyes.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The wrinkled type can tend to mold if they are grown in the colder, wetter conditions of the latter part of the year and do best when sown in spring.
    Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 24 Sep. 2023
  • Milojević came to the Warriors in 2021, in part, as a big man expert to help mold a raw James Wiseman as a big man coach.
    Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • May each moment of the new year steer you towards a new and better direction to mold your life with all that is good.
    Woman's Day, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The Batur's fenders and quarter-panels are carbon fiber and are molded to the aluminum roof.
    Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 20 June 2023
  • The difference with this group is that Lavin and his assistants have a young crew who can be molded, coached up and taught.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2023
  • That aspect of the team is something manager Alex Cora will have to mold over time.
    Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Dec. 2022
  • To keep costs low, the Caltech team plans to make its own 5-meter dishes by molding sheets of aluminum.
    Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The soldiers said it was used to transport munitions parts that were molded in the steelworks.
    Gal Koplewitz, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Cardi's hairstylist, Tokyo Stylez, parted her hair on the side, slicked it down, and molded the pieces into a wave.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The most commercially viable was Virginia transplant the Lady of Rage, who was molded in the gangsta rap archetype.
    Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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mold

2 of 2 noun
  • The soles are breathable and mold to your feet for the perfect fit.
    Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But the setup charge to make the mold can run to $150, a spokeswoman said.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
  • Just remove the mold from the freezer and give the ice ball tray a gentle twist.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • As that happens the mold will extend its life and grow.
    Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • The spheres are the right size for little hands to grasp, and their tight seal prevents mold and mildew growth.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In late 2021, mold was found in the HVAC systems in the house, according to the lawsuit.
    James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Rosebuds with edges of mold that sometimes ball up and fail to open.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Signs of spoilage look like mold, and an off smell, taste, and appearance.
    Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
  • The designs in the mold make your cookies look like artful tiles.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The balls don't have holes, so there’s no chance of mold or mildew growing inside.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Wet leaves in the cool hours are susceptible to molds and mildew.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
  • To pull off such feats, the pair employ plastic molds made with the help of 3-D printers.
    Alexa Brazilian Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi, New York Times, 9 May 2024
  • The shoe is made to cradle the heel and has a compression mold insole.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in mind that jams and jellies can grow mold after three or four days.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And fortunately for Auburn, Thorne, who has been named the Tigers' starter, fits that same mold.
    Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the memory foam molds to your foot over time for an even better fit.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023
  • From actual molds that can fit over the ear-to-ear climbers and cuffs in the shape of pins and abstract formations.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, the simple design means less room for error — or mold.
    Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • This means the shoes mold to your feet without being stiff and unbendable.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023
  • Plus, the cushions are mold, mildew, and stain resistant, and even cleanable with bleach.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • For the select few, the three-month stretch molds contenders into the distinguished elite.
    Robert Fenbers, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The bulky jetted tub not only takes up too much space but also is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023
  • What to Consider There’s a break-in period while the arch supports mold to your feet.
    Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Shape and Contour: Seat cushions come in a variety of shapes and contours that mold to and support the body.
    Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Pollen update: Tree pollen and mold spores are low/moderate.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • Start with smaller amounts because adding too much water can lead to leakage and mold.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The waterlogged buildings had to be tested for mold, asbestos and lead.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
  • To create the summer dessert, layer Greek yogurt and homemade berry sauce in star-shape ice pop molds.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Show his mixology skills a little love with some ice molds from Williams Sonoma.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The intensity of the sun can degrade many materials over time, while the humidity and frequent rains can contribute to the growth of mold and mildew.
    Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024

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