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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
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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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More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 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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Machines are shut down and shovels return, covering conduits with clods of soil.—
Steven Searcy,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Aug. 2025
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While the students enjoyed the shops of Disney Springs and the sands of Cocoa Beach, Kral and his team spent that Sunday and early Monday morning securing replacement instruments.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the island's southernmost end, Topsail Beach is an old-school coastal town with untouched sands and unbeatable views.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Loams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loams. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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