putrescent

adjective

Definition of putrescentnext
as in rotting

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Recent Examples of putrescent 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for putrescent
  1. decaying
  2. moldy
  3. mildewy
  4. corroded
  5. gangrenous
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  • The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
    — Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Definition of decaying
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  • Sailors reportedly face moldy conditions, food shortages, and lack basic necessities, raising mental health concerns.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, health inspectors cited four eateries for violations including moldy bell peppers and rodent droppings.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of moldy
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  • However, there are benefits to pruning dead or mildewy leaves.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
  • Does that musty, mildewy smell seem to get worse on warm days?
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of mildewy
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  • There could be a leak, clogged or corroded pipes, or a problem with your home’s water pressure.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Watch this video for a step-by-step tutorial on how to clean corroded battery terminals.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of corroded
Adjective
  • Patients arrived with gangrenous foot wounds that harried providers elsewhere brushed off as athlete’s foot.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of gangrenous

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“Putrescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/putrescent. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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