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
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
Cuffs, collars, and underarms are typically the first spots to become soiled.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 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
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, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Pews were left heavily soiled in black.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
In addition, racks inside one of the coolers were unclean and rusty, and the microwave ovens were visibly soiled.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
An inspector found raw salmon in the same container as raw beef and a tall white ice bucket, metal pans, plastic containers and spatulas soiled with leftover food debris.
—Evan Moore
december 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
While suitable for items needing a fast refresh, notably soiled, stained, or smelly clothes require a more intensive wash cycle.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Investor sentiment was soiled by a sell-off in crypto assets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
After realizing the ribs had been soiled, the dishwasher threw them out.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Cuffs, collars, and underarms are typically the first spots to become soiled.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 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
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
Wash items from least to most soiled in hot water and rinse in another basin for maximum efficiency.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Pews were left heavily soiled in black.
—Jason Carroll, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
In addition, racks inside one of the coolers were unclean and rusty, and the microwave ovens were visibly soiled.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
An inspector found raw salmon in the same container as raw beef and a tall white ice bucket, metal pans, plastic containers and spatulas soiled with leftover food debris.
—Evan Moore
december 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
While suitable for items needing a fast refresh, notably soiled, stained, or smelly clothes require a more intensive wash cycle.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Investor sentiment was soiled by a sell-off in crypto assets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
After realizing the ribs had been soiled, the dishwasher threw them out.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Pattinson poses with a cigarette in his mouth, pants unbuttoned and in a stained shirt in a black-and-white photo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gently massage only the stained area.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
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Kelli Bryant, 34, was facing three counts each of child abuse related to allegedly forcing her three children, a 15-year-old boy and a 13- and 12-year-old girl, to live in unbearable, filthy conditions in an apartment on Lydia Lane.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Other parts of the ballpark, including the exterior concourse and entrances, were also impacted by the filthy leaks, which stunk to high heaven.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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The building burned to the ground and the soil has been scraped, but that blackened sago palm is still there, sprouting tons of new growth.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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There's no better tool for making biscuits, cornbread, or blackened chicken than a cast-iron skillet.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Further investigation with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) whittled these galaxies down to 70 faint dusty galaxy candidates on the very edge of the cosmos, the majority of which had never been seen before.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The agency previously had broad authority to regulate this kind of pollution by shifting power generation from dirtier sources like coal to cleaner sources like wind and solar.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Most reporters struggled to cadge a ride to the more distant fronts with the dirty soldiers who kept Franco’s forces at bay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Related Articles Between her messy buns, muddy blond coloring and makeup-free complexion, Bessette-Kennedy’s beauty was, and still is, revered for its simplicity.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Here’s where the conversation usually gets muddy.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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