as in decomposing
to go through decomposition
plants molding in the abandoned garden
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Recent Examples of molding
Executing this vision was an exercise in creative engineering, molding natural and organic shapes out of unforgiving materials.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
When standout quarterbacks like Dereon Coleman and Carter Emanuel and Sam Johnson graduate, coaches face a difficult challenge in finding and molding the right person to step into the role the next season.
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Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s moment is a case study in how an ecosystem, a city or even a single startup can begin molding a narrative in their favor.
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Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
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Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
When standout quarterbacks like Dereon Coleman and Carter Emanuel and Sam Johnson graduate, coaches face a difficult challenge in finding and molding the right person to step into the role the next season.
—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Minnesota’s moment is a case study in how an ecosystem, a city or even a single startup can begin molding a narrative in their favor.
—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.
—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for molding
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The Yolo County Central Landfill will build a new system that will convert methane from decomposing waste into renewable natural gas, the county announced Tuesday.
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The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams.
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That changed in April 2023 when unknowing construction workers unceremoniously removed a disintegrating Pinky from its eyrie.
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The experiments have shown how a self-repair mechanism enables the spindle to stabilize itself under force and avoid disintegrating.
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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.
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Applying mulch directly against plant stems traps moisture, leading to rotting and other issues.
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Larger flies, like houseflies, are after decaying matter such as food waste and pet droppings.
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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