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Recent Examples of loam
The soils, shaped by glacial activity, consist of sandy loam and glacial till, offering excellent drainage and contributing natural minerality.
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Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
But the conflict between Joe and Ted goes back further and is rooted in a deep loam of backstory that emerges bit by bit.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
But the conflict between Joe and Ted goes back further and is rooted in a deep loam of backstory that emerges bit by bit.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loam
Noun
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Use a topsoil that is at least 40% organic matter (compost).—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Ground covers can suppress weeds, protect topsoil from erosion and drought, and fill empty gaps between stepping stones, pavers, and barren ground.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The plant thrives in moist, humus-rich woodland soil but also grows in average garden soil.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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About 10 pounds of marinated chicken and about a half-pound of humus and cut tomatoes measured above safe temperatures.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two years later, a train derailed, and the air, water, and clay of East Palestine were poisoned.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Sweet handcrafted the prototype by widening a toy figure’s shoulders and adding clay to give He-Man his iconic muscular build.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, crews will check on Indian Creek Trail and any mud deposits — which can be very slippery for equipment to drive on.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Installing pea gravel is simple and DIY-friendly.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Before new visitors arrive, previous visitors’ footsteps are apparently erased by an invisible team of sand-rakers.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Who on earth would want updates on products from a dermatology center?—
Emma Rathbone,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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