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soiled

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verb

past tense of soil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
Adjective
  • Indeed, the trio looked filthy, and one even had a red, watery eye.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • Sharp has long been one of New York’s filthiest comedians.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • On the palate, the wine is velvety and streamlined with notes of black cherry, dusty chocolate mocha and graphite, with a long elegant finish.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • The restaurant violated 17 standards, including bugs inside the restaurant and dirty kitchen equipment.
    Evan Moore July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
  • What to look for in a quality cat fountain Filtration system Stagnant or dirty water is dangerous to pets, especially cats with a delicate immune system.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • If the condition is severe, as might happen if the bottom of the pot is full of water, remove the hibiscus, gently knock off the wet, muddy soil, rinse the roots clean, and repot with fresh potting soil in a well-draining pot.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • The muddy, wet game was played on a sloppy field but ended with an 8-0 victory for Michigan in front of a few hundred Notre Dame students.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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