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a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned
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Recent Examples of soot
Scented candles also release soot, which is elemental carbon.
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Staff Author, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
But last week, its white walls were covered in soot and graffiti.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Fire responders insisted that building management provide Daniels with hotel vouchers, then clean up the soot and fix her floor.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
There was no soot in McNeal’s airways, so the medical examiner concluded his death most likely occurred prior to the fire.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Staff Author, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
But last week, its white walls were covered in soot and graffiti.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Fire responders insisted that building management provide Daniels with hotel vouchers, then clean up the soot and fix her floor.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
There was no soot in McNeal’s airways, so the medical examiner concluded his death most likely occurred prior to the fire.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
Noun
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This is a gentler alternative that still gets rid of grime without stripping your skin bare.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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With a reddish-brown lid, covered in moss and grime, neighbors told Giglio that the tub had not been touched since the 70s or 80s.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When you’re done, simply pop open the large dustbin and empty debris directly into the trash—no tugging out tangled hair or gunk required.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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If regular maintenance doesn’t occur, gunk can build up in cells, affecting performance.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Credenza runs the bizarre amusement park of Twitlandia alongside her husband — delighting in dirty pranks, filth and cruelty along the way.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Another outlet joins the filth of psychological warfare against the Venezuelan people.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Orchids are heavy feeders, and their soil alone won't provide enough nutrients for them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Add compost to the soil to provide organic matter and improve soil structure.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Two sheets of metal make this ski feel planted and reliable in crud and on firm snow, while the wood core adds just enough energy to keep it lively without feeling twitchy.—
Marina Knight,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both trap and transport crud from airport terminals and hotel lobbies, city streets and parking lots.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wooden bowls and vintage crocks add interest.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sift through a utensil crock or collection of food storage containers and pare it down to its best and most essential items.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kitchens require constant cleaning, as dust and grease build up on cabinet tops.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, curtains can gather a lot of dust, mold, or dirt if not cleaned every so often, and can lead to allergies and an unhygienic home.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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That includes farmers who have had sludge from water treatment plants spread on their land containing PFAS, fire departments, airports and municipalities, people who own land that was polluted by PFAS originating from another nearby property or waste facilities that accepted PFAS.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Netflix’s Adolescence directed mainstream attention to the toxic sludge awaiting young men online, Rekt drives the point home in the most disturbing ways.—
Neil McRobert,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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