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a type of soil that is good for growing plants
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Recent Examples of loams
The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loams
Noun
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More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Packed with potent actives, clays, and hydrating, soothing ingredients, these formulas have the power to improve skin tone, texture, signs of aging, and radiance in a matter of minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Machines are shut down and shovels return, covering conduits with clods of soil.—
Steven Searcy,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Aug. 2025
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That’s partly because the sands are slowly shifting in Washington.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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Travelers flock here for blue waters rich in snorkeling and dive sites, powder-soft sands, ancient Maya cities cocooned by jungle, and a proliferation of rowdy bars, clubs, and all-inclusive resorts.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Loams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loams. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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