decaying
- present participle of decay.
Example Sentences
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But in some cases, blue skies can be seen through the facades, making the decaying structures look like theater props.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
According to Marek, millipedes were among the early pioneers of life on land, helping recycle nutrients by feeding on decaying organic material in some of the first terrestrial ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 14, 2026
NEW YORK—More than a million fans will visit New York City this month for the World Cup, and many of them will squeeze through the decaying bowels of Pennsylvania Station while they’re here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
The space, which stretches as far as the eye can see, looks like an office, a showroom, a library and a decaying home all at once.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
Laika was a good listener, and when I talked to her, she would stay near me and not run off to find something decaying that she could roll on.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
