rot
verb (used without object)
to undergo decomposition; decay.
rotting
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present participleof rot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even when life offers her a grain of solace or happiness, the morsel is already rotting from the inside out.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
When the fire was out, Lineage faced an unprecedented challenge: getting rid of mountains of rotting meat, seafood, bread and other food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In Tanji, home to The Gambia's largest fish landing, the stench of rotting catch is becoming an issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Lally said the weekend's fly-tipping was "one of the worst examples that we have come across", but it was not unusual to find discarded BBQs, beer cans and rotting food.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The stilts that the shack is on are rotting, and I don’t know how they’re holding it up.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
