How to Use mold in a Sentence

mold

1 of 2 noun
  • There’s black mold in the vents.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
  • This will cause fog and then mold.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Place a plate on top of the mold.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Cold heaters and the smell of diesel, oil, and mold.
    — Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Just pop them out of the mold and pass them around.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
  • The Mets need more guys who fit that mold.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Lloyd and Nori would seem to fit that mold.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • That mold has been set for Louisville for decades.
    — Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Let the gummies chill in the mold.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Is a musty smell always a sign of mold?
    — Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • Fix leaks that can invite mold.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Why does mold keep coming back?
    — Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • Something has to bring the mold.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Spread caramel on the bottom of the molds.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Camping doesn’t have to fit a mold.
    — Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Not all mold found in the bathroom is the same.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Not all mold found in the bathroom is the same.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Inspect it each month for signs of rot or mold.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Part of the issue was traced to mold in the home.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • There’s mold on the walls close to the ceiling.
    — Ivy Scott, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
  • But, tackling mold isn't that easy.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The ice machine had black mold-like residue.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The curds are placed in molds and allowed to drain.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • So, yeast found in the bloodstream or mold in the lungs.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Black mold-like marks were found on a chopping board.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Scrub the area with a brush or sponge to remove the mold.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Go ahead, bust out that Jell-O mold!
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Thread fine-gauge florist wire through the hole and wire the mold to the grapevine.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Then use a soft cloth or toothbrush to wipe away the mold.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

mold

2 of 2 verb
  • The bra may feel snug at first, but it is meant to mold to your body over time.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Rose cake molded in the shape of the flower.
    — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
  • Duff doesn’t try to mold it into a legacy.
    — Olivia Horn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
  • They are now molded with the device.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 19 June 2018
  • The clay can be shaped, molded, and even dried and painted.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Make the clay used to mold the toy look as much like the photo as possible.
    — David Betancourt, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Some are molded into corn on the cob, celery and rhubarb shapes.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Wet or damp bird seed can quickly mold, which can cause illnesses in birds.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Get creative and learn a thing or two about molding clay or even forging a steel hook.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Further down, the outsole’s heel is molded with a skull.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Better still, the brush is uniquely designed to mold to the shape of your hand and scalp.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, your child can also use household items or their hands to mold the dough into shapes.
    — Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The heat of your hands molds it into shape, and a quick rinse with cold soapy water resets it.
    — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Some brands are designed to mold to the shape of your foot over time, such as Birkenstocks.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • These men molded me and wanted and expected the best out of me.
    — David Betancourt, Washington Post, 27 May 2023
  • That would help mold his efficient shooting.
    — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
  • However, the flip-flops run true to size and the footbed and straps should mold to the shape of your foot over time.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Younger brothers are molded to be thoughtful.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The stretch fabric offers enough structure and support yet still molds to your shape.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The leather molded to the shape of my foot, somehow feeling both roomy and structured.
    — Dan Michel, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
  • What is retained in them molds our perception of the past as much as what is omitted from them.
    — Kapil Komireddi, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Judo molded not just her athleticism but her mind too.
    — Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
    — Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
  • This time around, Lu has a front-of-house and lighting crew, and even new molded in-ears, too.
    — John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Many of us, both novices and veterans alike, tend to use too much force when molding our patties.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • How was his taste molded by his life experience?
    — Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Here's the best way to store raspberries to prevent mushy, molding fruits.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Coaches will see a freak athlete and try to mold them into a football player.
    — Matt Cohen | [email protected], al, 26 July 2023
  • Instead of molding an employee to a job role, why not make the job role fit the person?
    — Sally Percy, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The curvy line can either be drawn or molded into a thick or thin sticker-like adornment.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023

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