as in grime
a black powder that is formed when something (such as wood or coal) is burned
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Recent Examples of soot
Emissions of nitrogen oxide, also known as NOx, form smog and soot that is harmful to human health and linked to serious heart and lung diseases.
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Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
On Friday night, a firefighter recovered an old family lamp, covered in soot, and carried it out of the building.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
The floors, walls and ceiling of the sanctuary were covered in soot, and the synagogue will have to replace upholstery and carpeting.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, fireplace glass cleansers formulated to remove creosote (the soot and debris left over from burning wood) are commercially available.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
On Friday night, a firefighter recovered an old family lamp, covered in soot, and carried it out of the building.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
The floors, walls and ceiling of the sanctuary were covered in soot, and the synagogue will have to replace upholstery and carpeting.
—CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, fireplace glass cleansers formulated to remove creosote (the soot and debris left over from burning wood) are commercially available.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
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Regular upkeep and smart appliance placement help prevent grime buildup and make deep cleaning less of a chore.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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And the Lone Star-slinging, perfectly grime-y hole-in-the-wall is as important to Dallasites as the glamorous craft cocktail speakeasy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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All of that use can cause buildup and gunk, which can affect the taste of your coffee and the lifespan of your machine.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Drop the filters into the soapy water and soak them for 15-30 minutes to easily lift and loosen grease and gunk.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pets could be impacted Additionally, products contaminated with filth, rodent excreta, and rodent urine may cause illness in the animals that consume the food or humans that are in contact with the products.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Only water when the top layer of soil is dry, and never let puddles sit in the saucer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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And as the Olympics return to American soil in 2002, Kidd joined Meet the Press to reflect on what that moment meant.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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In addition, deep cleaning the crud out of appliances extends lifespan and functionality.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Generous tip and tail rocker ensures effortless flotation in powder and spring slush, and the ski’s responsive nature makes navigating crud and chop surprisingly intuitive.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
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Kitchen Gadgets as Decor A crock full of spatulas and spoons next to the stove is one thing, but knives displayed as wall decor?—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Like the original Spice Village, this utensil crock was first introduced decades ago.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Integrating the robot into construction workflows complements DEWALT’s existing data center toolkit, which includes technologies designed to reduce vibration and dust while improving operator control, alongside its ICC anchoring solutions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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If your first pass actually closes the piles, then dirt and dust get trapped.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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For decades, that sludge was treated as hazardous waste and hauled to landfills.—
Alan Collins,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2026
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Egypt’s mummies are the most well-known, but the process can also happen naturally in places like glacier ice, desert sands and bog sludge.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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