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adjective

as in stained
not clean a soiled carpet in need of a good shampooing

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soiled

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verb

past tense of soil
as in dirtied
to make dirty oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt

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Recent Examples of soiled
Adjective
Let the cleaner sit for 15 minutes and blot the excess, or cover it with a damp cloth and leave it for up to 24 hours for heavily soiled or old, set-in spots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Quick wash is best for lightly worn clothes, not heavily soiled or stained items. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 Students who cannot afford menstrual products are often forced to rely on toilet paper, remain in soiled clothing, leave school early, or miss school altogether. — Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 Twenty-five live roaches partied on a soiled cloth behind the reach-in cooler across from the stove. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Let the paste sit for 10 to 20 minutes, leaving it on longer for heavily greased or soiled areas. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026 Bonner’s story is what is right about sports, which seem to become more soiled and corrupt by the minute. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026 Towels—including bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths—are often more soiled than clothes. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025 In August 2023, the airline apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane after refusing to sit in a soiled seat. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sacramento argued in court that most of her items were soiled and therefore garbage. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The establishment remained closed after a reinspection, during which health inspectors observed unresolved violations including food stored at unsafe temperatures, multiple flies in the kitchen, soiled flooring under cooking equipment among others. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2026 Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Another topper, this one in a vibrant jungle print, was completely soiled. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Pods are convenient and mess-free, but cost more and lack flexibility for delicate or heavily soiled loads. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026 From the back, Paul's clothing appears soiled and she is covered in bandages. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
  1. stained
  2. dirtied
  3. filthy
  4. blackened
  5. dusty
  6. dirty
  7. muddy
Adjective
  • Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of stained
Verb
  • When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
Definition of dirtied
Adjective
  • Dozens of people had spent almost a year living outside, filthy and exhausted, and for what?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • From shabby apartments to art experiments to filthy needles—with echoes of Patti Smith and Rebecca Makkai—Adler conjures an era of sorrow borne by too many, too young.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of filthy
Verb
  • Large sections of the ceiling were destroyed, blackened and charred, while the floor and tables below, some still with beer bottles on them, were blanketed in ash and debris.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Pictures shared on social media after the fire was extinguished showed chairs and tables inside the pub completely charred and blackened, with parts of the ceiling peeling off.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
Definition of blackened
Adjective
  • Sedum nussbaumerianum The Coppertone Stonecrop gets its name from the dusty copper color its leaves turn when exposed to sunlight.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • The dry, dusty air can also help limit some storm development by creating a more stable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • Red flag, a groomer who won’t show you the van, or a van that’s visibly dirty or cluttered.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Bloomfield says they might get shipped overseas to places where recycling is done in unsafe and dirty conditions.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • The crabs also burrow in the muddy seafloor to hide from predators and better withstand winter temperatures.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • For thrill-seekers, adventure tours, such as the Hall Crawl or Guts and Glory, offer hands-on spelunking experiences through muddy passages and challenging climbs.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of muddy

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