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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
Adjective
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And these days, data decays (becomes obsolete) more quickly than ever, given the rapid pace of change in both business operations and consumer habits.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Anatole is a painter, an artform which photographer Lucien good-naturedly joshes him will soon be obsolete.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Read about the towns across the country that are successfully moving away from antiquated parking mandates.—
Casey Moran,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The vintage weather was perfect and allowed for early ripening.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Infrastructure remedies such as runway repairs, system upgrades—including a new radar center in Philadelphia—and the introduction of fiber optics have been announced to lessen dependence on outdated technology.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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People stop asking why things are done a certain way and start accepting outdated processes as normal.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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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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In addition, many of the job posted on giant job boards are out-of-date or ghost jobs, posted for a variety of reasons including EEO and creating the public perception that the company is thriving.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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In February, Elon Musk brought attention to the out-of-date records by sharing a spreadsheet that highlighted discrepancies.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four Best Coupe Champagne Glasses Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Our assessment is grounded in a thorough analysis of Caterpillar’s existing valuation relative to its recent operational performance and historical financial state.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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