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Recent Examples of loam
Sandy soil is more prone to hydrophobia than loam or clay.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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
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Fill In The Hole Once cleared, fill the stump hole and any low areas with good-quality topsoil and organic matter, making sure to fill it well since the soil may settle over time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Possible ingredients range from sand and bark to some mix of topsoil and compost.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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Hellebores are easy to grow in a range of soils, from clay to dry, rocky substrates, and tolerate heavy shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Set in a landscape stained by red clay and bad blood, villainy is commonplace.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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The spa alone is reason enough to book, with its magnificent views of the rainforest valley and treatments that integrate local plants and minerals (like the volcanic mud foot mask).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Keep expectations down in the mud, with today’s stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pea gravel is cheapest when purchased in bulk.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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As water conservation is a priority more than ever, homeowners are discovering sustainable hardscaping options like gravel and decomposed granite.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her eldest son, Ricki, guided his younger siblings – Stephen, Paul and Cheryl – to the shower block to wash off the salt and sand.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Available in four elevated neutrals -- ivory, sand, taupe and pumice stone -- to add five-star decor to any couch, chair or bed.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nayara has a down to earth crowd that also has money.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Republican primary scorched the earth.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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