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, 29 Jan. 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
Also, household pest-control chemicals were stored in areas where food and clean equipment were being stored, an open package of rodent bait was found in the kitchen, and the food-preparation table and breading station were 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
If the jeans are new but heavily soiled, add one tablespoon of laundry detergent to remove the soil.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 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
Also, household pest-control chemicals were stored in areas where food and clean equipment were being stored, an open package of rodent bait was found in the kitchen, and the food-preparation table and breading station were 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
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The guest-only Chapel Club has a more plush, salon-like feel and there’s more than a hint of naughtiness with stained glass windows casting color onto the sensual artworks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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How To Remove Types Of Mattress Stains Step-By-Step Vacuum the mattress and stained area.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Over the last several seasons of the Movies Fantasy League, the one thing that’s been more consistent than the movies, the awards, or Timmy Chalamet scoring a hit in December has been all you players coming up with some of the most clever, goofy, dumb, sometimes filthy names for your teams.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
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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Signs of overfeeding include white crust on the pot or media, brown, scorched leaf tips, mushy or blackened roots, stunted growth, lack of blooms, and leaf drop.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These findings suggest that strong, organized magnetic fields may have been common in the early universe, especially in dusty starburst galaxies like Arp 220's ancient counterparts.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Use of dirty plastic directly To optimize the structure for real-world use, the team utilized computer simulations to identify a design with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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The trucks hauling the snow frolicked in the water, sending dirty gray ripples toward me.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The walk to the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, which is hosting men’s and women’s competitions at the 2026 Olympic Games, is a muddy one.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once the ground is thawed enough to be worked with—but not oversaturated or muddy-feeling—use a rake or roller to try and even things back out.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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