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as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
got some sort of soil on my white pants
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as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the horse lifted its tail and deposited its soil on the grass
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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
bought rich soil to plant flowers in
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as in to stain
to make dirty
oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt
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Recent Examples of soil
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
He’s used it to float a crackdown on his political opponents and to justify deploying the military on US soil.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
In keeping with how the Dodgers have been operating lately, a gem by a starting pitcher was almost soiled by the bullpen.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Terracotta will allow the soil to dry out and can help prevent soggy soil and root rot, but plastic and fiberglass are also good choices that are lighter, which can make moving the pot easier.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
He’s used it to float a crackdown on his political opponents and to justify deploying the military on US soil.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
And remember to establish good seed to soil contact for optimal results.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
In keeping with how the Dodgers have been operating lately, a gem by a starting pitcher was almost soiled by the bullpen.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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After washing new jeans, use a damp cloth to remove any lingering dyes that can stain the plastic parts and lid of your washing machine.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Police added that no evidence of postmortem fractures were found on the remains, adding that forensic investigators found soil adherence and staining that suggest the remains may have been in the ground for over five decades.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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At Dilara Findikoglu, models looked like ladies in waiting that had risen from the dead; wearing antiquated corsetry that was dirtied and torn.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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As more success suddenly comes his way, McKinstry has remained the same, friendly and chuckling at his locker, dirtying his jersey and pestering opponents on the field.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Spencer said that vibe came out of a band — which has been filled with Tweedy family pals including members of Finom — at liberty to muck about with the arrangements.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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When one such encounter took place at Montreal’s Bell Centre over the weekend, a hulking defenseman in the Senators’ system was unafraid to muck it up.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wait until the first frost when the foliage has turned brown, wilted, or mushy and the stems have blackened.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trader Joe’s Cajun style blackened chicken breast fettuccine alfredo is also on the list but only affects four states – Texas not included.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soil. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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