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as in stained
to make dirty
the mechanic fouled the bath towels with axle grease
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as in polluted
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
industrial pollution fouling the water supply
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as in humiliated
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the minister was irreparably fouled by baseless rumors and allegations
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as in decomposed
to go through decomposition
unless you want to smell the organic refuse as it fouls, locate the compost heap away from the house
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Recent Examples of fouled
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The Wizards couldn’t secure the rebound, and the ball bounced back to Harden, who was fouled again.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The Wizards couldn't secure the rebound, and the ball bounced back to Harden, who was fouled again.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Miller then caught the inbounds pass in the corner and was fouled.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Durant made two free throws with under a minute left before Randle turned the ball over and Durant was fouled again.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Carlton goes to the free-throw line after being fouled on the put back and sinks both.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
UConn took its first double-digit lead in the opening half when Jayden Ross hit three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer.
—Jim Fuller, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Davis was fouled and made both free throws – 71-66 with 17 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Research has clearly shown how the proliferation of plastics has fouled waterways and oceans, making sea creatures sick and threatening human health.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Klavzar hit a 3 off the inbounds play and got fouled.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Wilson batted the ball over to Richard Gonzalez, who then passed to Jimenez who got fouled and hit both free throws.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Virginia missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds remaining leading by two points, but Corey Washington fouled on the rebound, sending De Ridder back to the line.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
He was given the chance to give his side the lead when Cody Gakpo was fouled by Florentino Luis in the area just after the half-hour mark, giving Liverpool a penalty.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The two bigs had a long conversation in the second quarter after Green fouled the Greek superstar on a drive.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tyler Kolek and Towns ran a pick-and-roll, Towns got to the basket, scored, got fouled.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But with about two minutes remaining, Orange Lutheran’s Santi Limon was fouled close to the goal, giving the Lancers a penalty kick.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The Wizards couldn’t secure the rebound, and the ball bounced back to Harden, who was fouled again.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The Wizards couldn't secure the rebound, and the ball bounced back to Harden, who was fouled again.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Miller then caught the inbounds pass in the corner and was fouled.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Durant made two free throws with under a minute left before Randle turned the ball over and Durant was fouled again.
—Staff, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
Carlton goes to the free-throw line after being fouled on the put back and sinks both.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
UConn took its first double-digit lead in the opening half when Jayden Ross hit three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer.
—Jim Fuller, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Davis was fouled and made both free throws – 71-66 with 17 seconds left.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
But Ball was bailed out and fouled on a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired and Karaban came through with a big-time shot from the wing to take a two-point lead.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Research has clearly shown how the proliferation of plastics has fouled waterways and oceans, making sea creatures sick and threatening human health.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Klavzar hit a 3 off the inbounds play and got fouled.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Wilson batted the ball over to Richard Gonzalez, who then passed to Jimenez who got fouled and hit both free throws.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Virginia missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds remaining leading by two points, but Corey Washington fouled on the rebound, sending De Ridder back to the line.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
He was given the chance to give his side the lead when Cody Gakpo was fouled by Florentino Luis in the area just after the half-hour mark, giving Liverpool a penalty.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
The two bigs had a long conversation in the second quarter after Green fouled the Greek superstar on a drive.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Tyler Kolek and Towns ran a pick-and-roll, Towns got to the basket, scored, got fouled.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fouled
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Dealing with repairs because of the contaminated gas?—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Major soil removal underway Meerbott said restoring the park has become a priority as crews work to remove contaminated soil.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their uniforms will forever be stained with the blood of their teammates.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Worn Washcloths or Towels Go through all your linens in the bathroom, and discard any that are old, stained, tattered, or smell weird.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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In November, detainees at the facility sued, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks and insect infestations, and that detainees can’t get proper medical attention for life-threatening conditions.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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About 90 years ago, American farmers in the Great Plains had so ravaged the thin soil there that a series of droughts turned the region into a vast expanse of dust, which formed monstrous storms and polluted the skies in cities hundreds of miles away.—
Mark Gongloff,
Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2026
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During the flight, she’s thoroughly humiliated when someone finds her audition tape for Survivor and displays it on his laptop for all to enjoy.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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My interrogator beat me, humiliated me, and repeatedly threatened to arrest my family and friends.—
Omid Memarian,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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Ackerman’s remains were significantly decomposed and partially mummified, according to the autopsy report.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The child's body was decomposed, per the Sheriff's Office.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The severity of the damage usually depends on how much of the tainted gas drivers pumped, Inslee said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Top Edge Automotive mechanics say removing the tainted gas will cost drivers thousands, but recommend getting an expert to fix it.—
January 9,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There's no better tool for making biscuits, cornbread, or blackened chicken than a cast-iron skillet.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Signs of overfeeding include white crust on the pot or media, brown, scorched leaf tips, mushy or blackened roots, stunted growth, lack of blooms, and leaf drop.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors allege Richins poisoned her husband with a cocktail laced with illicit fentanyl while the couple was celebrating at their home in March 2022.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In early 2025, Milwaukee discovered that lead paint had poisoned at least four students in its public schools.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Fouled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fouled. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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