How to Use rust in a Sentence

rust

1 of 2 noun

• How are the 49ers avoiding the rust that comes with a bye week?
  — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
• The light oils in the ink help prevent rust from forming over time.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
• Still a little bit of rust to knock off, but that’s fine by me.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2023
• Or to honor the trees for their reds, rusts and yellows.
  — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023
• Shake off the rust — the 49ers haven’t played a meaningful game since New Year’s Eve.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
• For the price, the utensils are durable and are rust and bend resistant.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022
• The Flight 707 is available in four colors: navy, gray, white, and rust.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
• Choose from nine colors, like rose red and rust, in sizes S–XXL.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
• The quarterback won a game for the Cowboys while knocking off the rust.
  — Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2022
• How quickly can Johnson shake of the rhythm rust and how healthy is Paul?
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2023
• Two long coats: denim-and-leather patchwork, and rust leather.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2023
• While rust could come into play, this team has the makeup and mindset to turn on the switch by Game 1.
  — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
• Instead of colors like rust and gold, use a bright and bold shade – like some pops of teal.
  — Caroline Goddard, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
• If there are rust spots on the petals, the plant may be infected with Camellia petal blight.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
• My lavender and rust ribbed sweater from Free People brings dark and soft hues.
  — Nyla Stanford, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
• The new body is lighter and more rust-resistant than before.
  — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 24 Sep. 2022
• Little’s rust was evident against the Clippers and the Jazz.
  — oregonlive, 8 Oct. 2022
• Iron or rust stains can be brown or orange, and copper and bronze stains can be brown to green.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
• The sweater set is available in eight colors like apricot and rust and in sizes XS–XL.
  — Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
• Melody made two coats for Wingate that Keough wears, a rust leather piece and a denim leather patchwork coat.
  — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
• As the sun begins to set and clarinet notes rise, the surrounding canyon turns from rust to pink to gold.
  — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2023
• The bust, stationed in a park south of downtown L.A., had been marred with rust that had spread across its backside.
  — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2022
• The steel frame is designed to be rust-resistant and the polyester fabric is quick-drying.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
• Jess focused her camera phone on the matte smears of blood that could have been mistaken for rust on the top of the trunk and along the sides of the car.
  — Hazlitt, 7 June 2023
• The vehicle may also have heavy rust spots toward the bottom and damage to the rear light and door.
  — Andi Babineau, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
• Volunteers helped scrape away years of rust and mounds of bird droppings.
  — John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2023
• Witnesses said the thieves fled the museum in a red or rust-colored sports car.
  — AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2022
• Haliburton didn't show much in the way of rust, bringing the same slick moves on his drives and dazzling passes.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2023
• There also was that matter of rust, which went beyond his golf.
  — Dallas News, 16 Feb. 2023
• After the first-round loss to Oakland, rust is now apparent.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024

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rust

2 of 2 verb

• The moist air rusted the latch on the door.
• The old iron fence was rusted.
• Your bicycle will rust if you leave it out in the rain.
• On the floor, a log fire burns to keep the damp out, and rust off the guns.
  — Sam Kiley, CNN, 7 July 2021
• The leaves on the trees run from green to yellow to rust.
  — Patricia Harris and David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2023
• Often the best nudes will have a bit of peach or rust in them.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 May 2021
• Though rusted, the Colt Army shows faith in my sidearm.
  — Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2020
• Over time, the metal can rust and cause the secondary latch to stay open.
  — Tom Krisher, Detroit Free Press, 4 June 2020
• Paint cans left on the floor also tend to rust quickly.
  — oregonlive, 17 June 2021
• Now many of those cars are rusting in a west-side tow yard.
  — Amelia Pak-Harvey, Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2020
• Stainless steel doesn’t rust and will last for a long time.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 1 July 2021
• But what happens when your Tiffany brand starts to rust?
  — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2022
• Then, on calm days, the plates will rust and feed current back into the grid.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2022
• Keep in Mind: The lids may rust if not dried completely.
  — Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
• Sure, the steel on the building’s facade is rusted in parts.
  — Isabella Kwai, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2020
• Most are metal, but be wary of any that may rust or break over time.
  — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 10 Mar. 2021
• Of empires passed away; / The blood has turned their stones to rust, / Their glory to decay.
  — cleveland, 4 July 2022
• In my teen years, mufflers used to rust out every two years.
  — Star Tribune, 31 July 2021
• These twins rust in the rain and quicken with lubricant.
  — Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 18 Jan. 2022
• And since it's made from stainless steel, the necklace will never rust.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
• Paolucci said the hook was not stainless steel, and would rust out quickly.
  — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2023
• It is made with 100% stainless steel that won’t rust or tarnish.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 22 June 2021
• The lightweight aluminum frame is sturdy and won’t rust.
  — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• Copper cutters are durable, hold their shape well and won’t rust.
  — NBC News, 15 June 2020
• Ball joints in the wiper module can rust, causing one or both wipers to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
  — CBS News, 1 Apr. 2022
• The firepit, also made of Corten steel, is meant to rust and look sturdy and functional.
  — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022
• The holder won’t rust and these makes for great housewarming gifts.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 June 2021
• Lastly, if there are food bits that won't come off or rust, use kosher salt and a wet sponge and gently buff.
  — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2021
• Stainless is reactive and free iron that sits on it will rust.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
• The derelict rail bridge stretches across a busy north London street, green foliage peeking out of the gaps between the beams overhead, where bright blue paint flakes from rusting steel.
  — Megan Specia, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024