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molding

[mohl-ding] / ˈmoʊl dɪŋ /
NOUN
a molded or carved strip
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NOUN
forming as in a mold
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We just have really worked well at building something or molding it, creating it and shaping it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

This isn’t the only lounging space in the dwelling, the property has another living area on the bottom floor that features carpeted flooring, two windows, and wood crown molding.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

In a quick interview, Smith railed against the Democratic establishment, and while she deserves credit for molding Buttigieg into the podcast-fluent surrogate he is today, I couldn’t help but laugh.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

She learned a lot about high-precision concrete, including the chemistry, equipment, mixing process and molding required to make urban benches, lighting and facade paneling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

The soft leather gave beneath Jon's fingers, as if the sword were molding itself to his grip al-ready.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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