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Recent Examples of loam
With a 15 percent slope and soils consisting of shattered rock and very stony loam with a small percentage of clay, the soil is low in organic matter and drains extremely well.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 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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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 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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However, once the seeds are sown, lightly rake the area to get the seeds to blend in with the soil below or sprinkle fresh topsoil over the sown area.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fill low spots with high-quality topsoil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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Świątek may benefit from an unexpectedly long break before the clay-court season, which is scheduled to begin for her at the Stuttgart Open in Germany in mid-April.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The spa menu also includes classic Thai massages, mud wraps, and herbal compress rub-downs for quick fix-ups or multi-day retreat programs that focus on body detoxification, mindfulness, or self-love.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Resident and real estate broker Jesse Wald, who recorded video of a coastal road’s collapse Saturday, said other parts of the road were flooded out by mud and sediment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The company said work at Galeton Elementary School included extensive cleaning of the interior, exterior, playground equipment and the removal of gravel and mulch.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Due to the terrain, which encompasses gravel paths and some rather steep hills, Monteverdi could be challenging to navigate for guests with limited mobility, though the property has a golf cart to assist guests if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Very low soil moisture, and the occurrence of dust or sand storms.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Butterss’ bassline works like the ropes that keep a hot air balloon tethered to earth.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Samhain celebrated the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter and was a time when the boundary between the living and the dead was believed to be blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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