as in stained
not clean
a soiled carpet in need of a good shampooing
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as in dirtied
to make dirty
oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt
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Recent Examples of soiled
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
That means that veterans from today have fought in vain to defend the Constitution, which is now being soiled by corruption and dishonor.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 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
The inspector observed three doors ceiling tiles in the bathroom soiled, as well as water leaking through the ceiling by the kitchen area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Stain-free bedding can go into the dryer, while soiled bedding can be treated and washed again.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The former president had probably dreamt of the moment of her upcoming detention before, imagining crowds of frenzied supporters standing between her and the police , unwilling to allow their leader to be soiled by the dirty hands of the crooked security forces.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Watching Burrow run around like he was being attacked by bees in the backfield might have left more than a few pairs of underwear soiled in the Greater Cincinnati area.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Hill said the next step was to just let the cord dry on its own, taking care not to trap it in a wet or soiled diaper for extended periods and to avoid soaking it at bathtime.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Air Canada is facing more accusations of forcing customers to sit in seats soiled with other people’s vomit.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
That means that veterans from today have fought in vain to defend the Constitution, which is now being soiled by corruption and dishonor.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 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
The inspector observed three doors ceiling tiles in the bathroom soiled, as well as water leaking through the ceiling by the kitchen area.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Stain-free bedding can go into the dryer, while soiled bedding can be treated and washed again.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The former president had probably dreamt of the moment of her upcoming detention before, imagining crowds of frenzied supporters standing between her and the police , unwilling to allow their leader to be soiled by the dirty hands of the crooked security forces.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Watching Burrow run around like he was being attacked by bees in the backfield might have left more than a few pairs of underwear soiled in the Greater Cincinnati area.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Hill said the next step was to just let the cord dry on its own, taking care not to trap it in a wet or soiled diaper for extended periods and to avoid soaking it at bathtime.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
Adjective
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The stained glass traces a hierarchy from the current dean to the Crown and then to God.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wood stained baseboards may need a gentler cleaning approach, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, to protect the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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On the other end, Ja’Marr Chase is coming off an absolutely filthy touchdown grab last Sunday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For collaborating with British officers while on parole, he was transferred to solitary confinement in a filthy cell.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Just past the cattle-ranching town of Bridgeport in northern California, near the border of Nevada, this deserted mining community is frozen in time along its dusty desert road.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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The fan grates in the walk-in cooler were dusty, and the walk-in freezer evaporator lacked part covers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Two days later and nearly 400 miles to the west, good Samaritans found two baby girls crying on the dirty floor of a park restroom in the working-class coastal California city of Oxnard.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Yellow or orange flames might indicate a problem with combustion or dirty burners.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Normal gasoline is clean, while bad gas often has a darker, muddier appearance.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Crews worked Thursday to fix muddy areas and Saturday’s races ran on time.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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