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as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
got some sort of soil on my white pants
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as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the horse lifted its tail and deposited its soil on the grass
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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
bought rich soil to plant flowers in
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as in to stain
to make dirty
oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt
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Recent Examples of soil
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
If that happens, the theater of diplomacy will move to American soil, and the question will be how Washington chooses to stage China in return.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But there's beef in abundance from the volcanic-soil pastures up the road.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
If that happens, the theater of diplomacy will move to American soil, and the question will be how Washington chooses to stage China in return.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Verb
Some radionuclides stick strongly to soil and do not move very much.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soil
Noun
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Leaves, dirt, and other things that clog the tiny spaces between the fins can cause premature failure of this very expensive machine!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Release of dung increases soil organic carbon and helps build soil structure that improves water filtration and soil aeration.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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They can be sampled using standardized trapping methods worldwide, since they are easily attracted to dung and carrion, which allows for comparable data across different regions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Partly correct on raw land use — but misleading in practice.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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People see it as part of a wider pattern where affluent estate owners increasingly close off rural land, citing privacy, protection, and security concerns while gradually restricting spaces that local communities historically enjoyed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Noun
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But during World War II, about 20,000 acres of Lake Apopka’s north shore were drained and converted into muck farms to grow vegetables needed to feed troops for a nation at war with Axis forces in Europe, Africa and the Pacific.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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On the path of committing to the bit, Hathaway and her film diverge in terms of quality; the movie is awe-inspiringly ill-begotten, but its leading lady deserves a medal for finding something juicy amid the muck.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Then, follow the winding roads to Gelso, home to a black-sand beach and the waterfront Trattoria Da Pina, also referred to as Trattoria Dai Maniaci.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Beach boot camp takes place in the sand, and pickleball courts were recently added alongside tennis courts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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There is perhaps no other city on earth that has been vaporized, invaded, flattened, overrun (by criminals, aliens, drugs, frogs, chemicals) more on film than Los Angeles.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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To take off from or land at Paro, pilots have to thread the needle through some of the highest mountains on earth—with no radar guidance and a final turn on approach that happens just 30 seconds before touchdown.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soil. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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