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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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That’s thanks to a blend of Brazilian clays finely-milled into powders which blend easily into roots (even on darker hair colors).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Whether between film premieres or a post-Sundance reprieve, titans flock to the lodge for backcountry exploits like sporting clays, horseback riding, axe-throwing, and fly fishing — or opt to be whisked off to the private ski lounge.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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After loosening the soil, gently lift the clump out of the ground and remove any soil clods.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maybe she is confused by this flat new geography of polished wood and granite with no trace of lumps or clods, where nothing is spongy.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Boca Raton — Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Pedal a beach cruiser bike north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Loams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loams. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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