blackland

noun

Definition of blacklandnext
as in mud

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Recent Examples of blackland Under the massive transmission lines near White Rock Lake’s southern edge — where Oncor clear-cut a lush 3-acre stretch of the Old Fish Hatchery nature area — historic blackland prairie blossoms are taking hold. — Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022 Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan. — Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackland
  1. mud
  2. clay
  3. kaolin
  4. gumbo
  5. mold
  6. soil
  7. sand
  8. muck
Noun
  • The president also frequently recounts that hordes of women, including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials, used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While Kona Big Wave offered skateboarding, beer and camaraderie, T-Mobile’s Club Magenta offered some fans a covered respite from first rain and then mud Friday night and Saturday.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mud
Noun
  • Modern comforts are discreet and well-judged, such as the freestanding clay bathtubs in some suites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to Nameberry, the name Sienna refers to the orange-red color of the clay in the Italian city of Siena.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of clay
Noun
  • It’s also made with kaolin clay, which will absorb excess oil to help prevent future breakouts.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Use kaolin clay, temporary shade, and avoid heavy pruning to shield trees from sunburn and heat stress.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of kaolin
Noun
  • Just one block over from Sky’s, celebrity-favorite Stevie’s Creole Cafe is still going strong with po’boy sandwiches, gumbo and daily specials.
    — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Speaking of stews, gumbo is the quintessential combination of regional ingredients.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of gumbo
Noun
  • Sun exposure causes oxidation that leaves a chalky residue, high humidity can lead to mildew and mold, and shrubs and trees that brush against the house can deposit sap and moisture on the shutters.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping your cornhole bags dry will also prevent mold from growing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mold
Noun
  • Officials said deep peat soil, limited water supplies, difficult access and strong winds have complicated efforts, even with three helicopters conducting aerial firefighting operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Two weeks ago, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a multibillion-dollar deal allowing US companies to build and operate nuclear power plants on Saudi soil over the next 30 years.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
Noun
  • Around them, the sand and sky are painted so thinly that the weave of the canvas shows through; the shoreline is scumbled; the distant boats are a few strokes of wet on wet paint.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Another new attraction that would satisfy a demand from residents is a skate park, which would be placed on the northwest corner where there are now sand volleyball courts.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
Noun
  • Once more than 20 feet deep in some areas, Lake Jesup today is barely six feet deep as muck and other debris have accumulated on the bottom.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Yes, Nolan’s tendency to make the sound editing a bit murky or a bit too loud at times while the dialogue sinks into the sonic muck, all these things are true here.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of muck

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