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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
But Wynter said Etienne dropped off food that looked to have come from a food bank, some of which was expired and moldy.
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Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
This fact is particularly true if the item in question is shriveled, moldy, or smelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
These sorts of movies never dates well, but this one is particularly moldy.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Yes, composting worms can eat old bread that’s gone stale, but moldy bread should not be added to worm bins.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
This fact is particularly true if the item in question is shriveled, moldy, or smelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
These sorts of movies never dates well, but this one is particularly moldy.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Yes, composting worms can eat old bread that’s gone stale, but moldy bread should not be added to worm bins.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for moldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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However, with the opening of the Alaska Railroad in 1923, followed by the replacement of horse traffic with automobiles, travelers were able to go faster and farther, rendering many of the roadhouses obsolete.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Over time, the concern is that the cafe’s role as the heart of Parisian society will become obsolete, Mr. Fontaine said, as the younger generation turns to the coffee shop.—
Vivian Song,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the wooden bleachers inside the antiquated stadium were covered by 84,059 seat cushions with an Apple logo, a marketing decision that Steve Jobs personally approved when approached by an NFL executive.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the most perplexing and seemingly antiquated features of City Hall got a lot of use Tuesday: a bulletin board where motions are posted for public viewing.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s first two giveaways were vintage, playoff-dud Jackson.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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Just in time for a celebratory full moon in Leo, Luna will activate your spontaneous ninth house of adventure, expansion and wisdom on Feb. 12, bringing something to the forefront while urging you to release outdated perspectives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even so, relying on outdated information has its pitfalls.—
Justine Calma,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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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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The medical research literature is filled with promising-looking ideas that never panned out, and out-of-date treatments and tests that have been replaced by approaches more solidly based on evidence.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the week ending November 30 is even more out-of-date than the week ending December 14.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The atmosphere itself is part of the experience, with retro vibes meeting modern design and cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Queen Letizia of Spain made the case for a retro trend while in Barcelona for a royal engagement on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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While that was up 16.2% from a year earlier, the inventory remained well below the annual historical average of about 1.98 million, according to data going back to 1999.—
ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Consensus fourth-quarter estimates for the S & P 500 call for earnings per share to rise by 11% year over year on sales growth of 3%, with the earnings forecast little changed since Q3 results were reported in October, while sales have been revised down by more than the historical average.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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