as in rotting
to form rust
The old car was left to rust in the yard of the abandoned house.
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Recent Examples of rusting
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
The folding chairs are made from sturdy steel that can get through the summer sun, the winter snow, and the spring rain without rusting.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
My parents were visibly rusting.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Although statistics suggest that the city has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Made with galvanized steel, this storage shed is designed to withstand rain and wind without rusting or corroding.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
The folding chairs are made from sturdy steel that can get through the summer sun, the winter snow, and the spring rain without rusting.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
My parents were visibly rusting.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Although statistics suggest that the city has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
Made with galvanized steel, this storage shed is designed to withstand rain and wind without rusting or corroding.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusting
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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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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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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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The company is accused of knowing that its sprinkler system was corroding and that emergency repairs to some sprinkler heads had been completed just days before the chemical reaction.
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The Pacifica pier, made of concrete, faces the additional challenge of saltwater corroding its steel rods as the concrete cracks, Griggs said.
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“Rusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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