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Recent Examples of compost
Plant in containers or garden soils enriched with compost or others forms of organic matter.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Weaver said the compost has been used since last year in a field that is away from the river and from agricultural areas.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Potting mix typically contains a combination of peat moss or coconut coir to hold moisture, perlite for drainage, and smaller amounts of components like sphagnum moss, bark, vermiculite, compost, and minerals.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Weaver said the compost has been used since last year in a field that is away from the river and from agricultural areas.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Potting mix typically contains a combination of peat moss or coconut coir to hold moisture, perlite for drainage, and smaller amounts of components like sphagnum moss, bark, vermiculite, compost, and minerals.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compost
Noun
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Defenders of the new classics—with its incorporation of race, gender, pop culture, and comparative frameworks—see it as a more faithful representation of antiquity itself.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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To protect its incorporation business, Delaware responded by enacting legislation to give controlling shareholders more latitude under the state’s laws.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Testers noted smoother blending and less tightness under the eyes compared to other budget formulas.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is essentially a blending that is happening across the industry, and consumers candidly don’t really care.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An integration of two buildings, the Park Hyatt–Maçka Palas takes its name from the older wing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The main drive motor was already designed for a 48V pack, so the 50V powerwall slotted in with minimal integration work.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Testing your soil pH is important because improper soil pH can hinder nutrient absorption.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition, whole foods deliver fiber, protein, fats, and antioxidants, which help with absorption and can't be found in supplements.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee amended the bill to include language from House Bill 1141, which would make commingling of a committee with personal funds up to $50,000 a Class A misdemeanor.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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This sacred commingling—a dialectical materialism, really—gave us our pale blue dot.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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English and Spanish collide Understanding reggaeton requires understanding the intermingling of cultures and languages that Panama experienced over a relatively short period of time.—
Brendan Frizzell,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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As these styles continue to grow, there’s more elevated options in dark denim shades, low-rises, and sporty iterations that look like the perfect intermingling of track pants and jeans.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The oversized Oluce pendants are calibrated to feel right whether everyone’s seated—or mingling.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Beyond the lobby, The Dean reveals niche bar areas, private rooms for intimate gatherings and dining, and cozy corners perfect for mingling with Dublin’s socialites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Half Acre, whose brewery and tap room is now located in Bowmanville, will produce nearly all of the beer for Maplewood post-merger.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Notably, the figure is even greater than Warner’s nearly $55 billion of debt post-merger with Discovery, a burden that hamstrung the company for years and led to successive rounds of layoffs and relentless cost cutting.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compost. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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