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as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
rusty laws still on the books because no one bothered to repeal them
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
in a rusty voice the old man ordered us off his land
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Recent Examples of rusty
Several comments suggest the mother and her rusty wound is a metaphor for the suffering caused by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
And without regular practice, human traits like imagination, observation and curiosity will, likewise, get rusty and fall away.
—Benjamin Wolff, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
No more looking at rusty rotors on your otherwise beautifully pristine US$180,000 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
And without regular practice, human traits like imagination, observation and curiosity will, likewise, get rusty and fall away.
—Benjamin Wolff, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
No more looking at rusty rotors on your otherwise beautifully pristine US$180,000 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rusty
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That led various departments to buy archaic typewriters, 28 kinds of typewriter ribbons, and 132 kinds of pencils.Bruce W. Dearstyne / Made by History, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of the event, it was reported (including here and here and here), and then spread widely on social media, that this was because Southwest was still using an archaic version of Microsoft Windows that had never received the problematic CrowdStrike update.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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During the presidential debate between Biden and Trump, the president's voice sounded hoarse, particularly as the debate began, and his answers at times seemed muddled.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Your voice may be hoarse, and your throat may be sore, inflamed, or painful.Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024
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Though the field was getting crowded with other companies and his original product was now antiquated, Hancock felt there was still plenty of room for innovation.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The movie was not selected by the antiquated process for Best International Feature Film by India (who went with Laapataa Ladies) or France (Emilia Pérez).Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.David Brennan, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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New industries emerged, new roles were created, and while some jobs became obsolete, new opportunities arose.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.Steve Joseph, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Normani continues to show off her personal innovations on Brandy’s vocal playbook, while Khalid displays his growth as a duet partner, offering up a rich, husky complement to Mani’s airier timbre.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
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Snaking through 10 countries and four capital cities (Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade) before emptying into the Black Sea—the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, gliding past lush vineyards, medieval fortresses, and fairytale castles that have stood the test of time.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The novel takes place in a fantastical version of the medieval Islamic world, specifically on the Indian Ocean, where the titular captain, Amina, once helmed her own ship and crew.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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At twenty years old, Gauff is already a Grand Slam champion, and one of the richest and most famous female athletes in the United States.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Rusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusty. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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