gley

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Noun
  • Later an Iron Age bowl was found in the mud, and bones that appeared to have been modified by humans were discovered as well, leading researchers to conclude that the cave had once been occupied by prehistoric people.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
  • Couples can get messy together at Sulphur Springs (where the mud baths are reputed to heal sunburn and soothe sore joints) and rinse off under a 50-foot-tall waterfall.
    Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Fonseca grew up playing on clay in Brazil, and at his best is capable of beating almost anyone.
    Corey Seymour, Vogue, 29 May 2026
  • Fès is renowned for its vibrant blue and white pottery, made with the city’s unique local clay and natural dyes.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.
    Dr. Megan Yanny, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Plant them at least 12 inches apart from each other and bury them completely in soil, leaving only the leaves exposed.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • People get mired in all kinds of muck and yuck by the slop on social media.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Real estate executive Gloria Caulfield was the first to prominently step into the muck at the University of Central Florida.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The Bahamian capital, with its turquoise water and white-sand beaches, is home to some of the world’s more enviable coastal real estate.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • The Suncoast encompasses about 150 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, and this stretch of shore offers unmatched terrain, with crystal waters as aqua blue and bright as a chlorinated pool, sand as soft as powdered sugar, and almost constant sunshine.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Here, references to bears (in Bruin’s name, Colin’s fur suit, and Doane’s favorite hockey team), the talismanic power of household appliances, and the sunken earth keep recurring.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 3 June 2026
  • Think about having a micro-personalized tutor for every person on earth, a micro-personalized nurse.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Loamy and sandy loams are the ideal soil type.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Soil types include gravel and sedimentary loam closer to the river and volcanic rock distributed on the hillsides, a combination that adds distinct aromas, flavors, and minerality to the wines made here.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Look for ingredients like kaolin clay that help absorb excess oil, and mattify and blur skin.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 21 May 2026
  • Additionally, aloe and soothing kaolin clay hydrate and cleanse dry scalps, as well as your hair.
    Sarah Felbin, Allure, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Gley.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gley. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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