as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a sentimental journey back to the old sod
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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
he's a nasty old sod who never has a nice thing to say about anybody
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Recent Examples of sod
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Zoysia and bermuda sod can be planted into early September.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Without this water removal, clay soil beneath the sod can become soggy as winter rains add moisture that has nowhere to go.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Then use a sharp knife or shovel to cut into the turf on three sides of a one-square-foot area, rolling back the sod and sifting through the top few inches of soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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The Broncos’ turf and facilities team put down fresh sod between the end of the stadium’s summer concert series and Saturday night’s preseason opener against Arizona.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Zoysia and bermuda sod can be planted into early September.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
Without this water removal, clay soil beneath the sod can become soggy as winter rains add moisture that has nowhere to go.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Then use a sharp knife or shovel to cut into the turf on three sides of a one-square-foot area, rolling back the sod and sifting through the top few inches of soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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“Sod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sod. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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