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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
In the walk-in cooler, the inspector found housemade green salsa held in a Home Depot bucket, along with moldy strawberries.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The wider sweeps are stressing the capacity of the detention system, where detainees have reported moldy food, dirty towels and no changes of clothes for more than a week at a time.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
From damp, moldy walls and persistent leaks to having no running water or electricity, the challenges have been significant—but so have the milestones.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For example, storing moldy food can be a minor violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The wider sweeps are stressing the capacity of the detention system, where detainees have reported moldy food, dirty towels and no changes of clothes for more than a week at a time.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
From damp, moldy walls and persistent leaks to having no running water or electricity, the challenges have been significant—but so have the milestones.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
For example, storing moldy food can be a minor violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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Right now the industry’s distribution model faces a radical alteration because insurance agents aren't becoming obsolete.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The current bridge, built in 1936 and considered structurally obsolete, will be demolished next spring to make way for the new structure.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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In a later post, Trump threatened to scuttle the Commanders' plans for a new stadium, which would move the team from its current location in Maryland back to the nation's capital after renovating an antiquated stadium on federal property.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Updated our antiquated Town Charter to modernize governance, align with state statutes, and ensure transparency.—
Danielle Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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In addition to the package, the hotel is celebrating Bad Bunny's historic residency with a vintage photo booth in the lobby and a new rum cocktails menu — including a twist on the espresso martini called Café y Ron and the Rum Old Fashioned.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The belt loops and pleats give them a polished, vintage aesthetic in the front, while the elastic waistline in the back prevents the feeling of constraint.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Critics argue the blue slip process is outdated and undemocratic, enabling political gridlock.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Churchill received 50 outdated World War I destroyers, which, nonetheless, were invaluable for protecting the British Empire from German U-boats and keeping supply lines from America open.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
30 July 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
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Nevertheless, the public transportation coalition continues using the out-of-date $771 million fiscal cliff projections only months before 40% service reductions become real.—
Maurice Scholten,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Oftentimes, on-sale, co-op, or conservation-organization seed are actually out-of-date seed that can’t be sold at full price.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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These retro sandals are a packable vacation pick that’s both on-trend and functional, and they’re fitted with the woven exterior and adjustable straps that this style is so well-known for.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Shop for antiques at the Tri-State Antiques Market Find a new piece for your collection at Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Supporters say the bill aims to protect historical monuments, not restrict peaceful protest.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The function of an obituary is to situate its subject’s life and work in historical context.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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