as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of molded
Judo molded not just her athleticism but her mind too.
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Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Lions might plan ahead with Lomu, who could be molded into the tackle of the future while competing immediately at guard.
—C J Doon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Apart from children having to play in dangerous places, their minds are being molded for adulthood by their environment.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Sammis molded UConn’s Joe Fagnano into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Jim Harbaugh has molded LA into a well-rounded, physical team that doesn’t beat itself, and just clinched a playoff berth for a second consecutive season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Clays that air-dry will need to be molded and sculpted relatively quickly, compared to baking clay which holds its consistency for longer periods.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Roberts explains that hair designer Massimo Gattabrusi (Queer, Challengers) and makeup designer Fernanda Perez (A Bigger Splash, Call Me By Your Name), both regular collaborators of Guadagnino’s, molded her look, with Gena Rowlands at the center of their mood board.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
This dough, enriched with cream cheese and flavored delicately with lemon zest is sturdy enough to be folded and molded but still tender.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The Lions might plan ahead with Lomu, who could be molded into the tackle of the future while competing immediately at guard.
—C J Doon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Apart from children having to play in dangerous places, their minds are being molded for adulthood by their environment.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026
Sammis molded UConn’s Joe Fagnano into one of the nation’s best quarterbacks.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Jim Harbaugh has molded LA into a well-rounded, physical team that doesn’t beat itself, and just clinched a playoff berth for a second consecutive season.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Clays that air-dry will need to be molded and sculpted relatively quickly, compared to baking clay which holds its consistency for longer periods.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Roberts explains that hair designer Massimo Gattabrusi (Queer, Challengers) and makeup designer Fernanda Perez (A Bigger Splash, Call Me By Your Name), both regular collaborators of Guadagnino’s, molded her look, with Gena Rowlands at the center of their mood board.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
This dough, enriched with cream cheese and flavored delicately with lemon zest is sturdy enough to be folded and molded but still tender.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molded
Verb
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Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The body was decomposed, a fire official said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Stars had rebounded from a season-worst, six-match winless skid to construct a three-game points streak, which disintegrated on Tuesday in just their second loss in eight tail ends of back-to-back sets.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Eberflus’ best intentions and vision for winning football disintegrated due in part to his team’s lack of discipline and the coaching staff’s inability to steer out of even the smallest skids.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Politically, the regime has rotted from within, discarding, discrediting, or detaining its own kind.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2026
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That includes money to replace a lot of wood that rotted away due to holes in the roof and walls.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some had decayed for years, others several months, according to the affidavit.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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While many have decayed, some have been lovingly restored, such as Palermo’s Neo-Gothic Palazzo Alliata di Pietratagliata, which has remained in the same family since the 15th century.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Molded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molded. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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