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Recent Examples of loam
Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Emerging research suggests that there can be restorative effects to—for example—hearing birdsong, seeing trees, or smelling pleasant natural scents, such as loam or leaves.
—Kate Siber, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
This rare sand was fine-grained and had a tiny amount of loam in it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Emerging research suggests that there can be restorative effects to—for example—hearing birdsong, seeing trees, or smelling pleasant natural scents, such as loam or leaves.
—Kate Siber, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
This rare sand was fine-grained and had a tiny amount of loam in it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loam
Noun
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With the exception of the biological components found in Earth’s topsoil, the composition of the Moon’s regolith is identical to the composition of Earth’s crust.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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They had been driven from their farms by drought and poor agricultural practices that left topsoil vulnerable to erosion.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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In flower beds, a light layer acts as natural mulch, insulating roots and conserving soil moisture while decomposing into rich humus over time.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
5 Oct. 2025
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Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Poor drainage can lead to root rot, especially if your lavender is planted in an area with wet or clay-heavy soil.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Talisay city, rows of homes have been flattened and communities along the Mananga River buried in mud and debris.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In 1997, Stewart was pictured wearing overalls, an oversized barn jacket, and over-the-knee mud boots with her arm wrapped around the neck of a cow.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday morning, the parking lot and the gravel road near the Oglala Commodity Warehouse in Pine Ridge was plumb-full of pick-up trucks and cars.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While no one is predicting Mad Max scenarios or dry taps, shortages could kill gardens and trees, turn lawns to gravel, worsen housing shortages, burden local government budgets, increase taxes and water rates and throw a wrench into local economies.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This certainly could cause some stress, but the key is to know that as the sands shift, new information could be emerging.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Seek out wild places and remember that your body is not made to be hacked or optimized but to connect you to the earth beneath your feet.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Crafted with recycled materials, the collection is entirely vegan, furthering Rombaut’s dedication to using earth-friendly components.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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