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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The restaurant violated 18 standards, including an employee wearing a watch while preparing food and soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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 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
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
Using the Wrong Detergent Unless the black clothes are heavily soiled, consider using a gentle detergent formulated for dark colors rather than one packed with extra enzymes to strip dirt from clothes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The restaurant violated 18 standards, including an employee wearing a watch while preparing food and soiled wiping cloths on prep surfaces.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
Adjective
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Among them is the question of whether to use stained parts of the haversacks — possibly containing blood — on the straps’ reverse side, or to cut around them entirely.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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The ashes from the crematorium chimney covered the streets, sooted the rain, dirtied the snow, damaged the crops, infected every body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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
Adjective
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The couple slept on a filthy mattress on the floor with their 4-year-old son, Stephano.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The big comedy set pieces overwhelm Miller’s attempts at satire, but any movie that has Nicholson casually dropping filthy double (and single) entendres beneath arched eyebrows is worth a look.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skip any skins that look moldy, blackened, or spoiled.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Workers are startled when a jar tumbles out of a dusty box and rolls onto the ground.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bliss is said to have examined Garfield's wounds with unwashed hands and dirty tools, and the president's death further damaged his reputation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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Solar power cuts greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution from dirty generators that can cause health problems.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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