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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
Responding firefighters discovered Maureen in the living room with severe burns, a fractured larynx and soot in her airway, the DA's office said.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
More than 140,000 people are still enrolled in monitoring programs intended to identify those with health conditions that could potentially be linked to hazardous materials in the soot.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
My grandmother’s voice carries; stirs up soot.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Bricks look weathered and soot-stained, there’s graffiti on the walls, posters are peeling off them and shadows of moving people are even projected onto the windows of the train in the station.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
More than 140,000 people are still enrolled in monitoring programs intended to identify those with health conditions that could potentially be linked to hazardous materials in the soot.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
My grandmother’s voice carries; stirs up soot.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Bricks look weathered and soot-stained, there’s graffiti on the walls, posters are peeling off them and shadows of moving people are even projected onto the windows of the train in the station.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soot
Noun
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Let the product sit for 15-30 minutes, depending on the level of grime.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gently scrub the nose pads until the grime comes loose.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a deeper clean — especially to remove hairspray or other gunk — mix two parts baking soda with four parts water to form a paste.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Razors and Blades Give your reusable razors a second life by removing buildup and gunk from the blades and housing.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Exploring high fashion’s relationship with filth, designers under the spotlight include Hussein Chalayan, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Miguel Adrover, Helmut Lang, and Dilara Findikoglu.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plot thickened last year when Canadian authorities linked Bishnoi to the targeting of Sikh separatists on its soil, including the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia in 2023.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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For stuck-on crud, scrape with a flat spatula; your pan can handle it.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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This isn't just unsanitary—the buildup of crud could eventually interfere with your mixer's moving parts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Incorporate different textures and materials in the form of wood stools, galvanized planters, and ceramic crocks for rustic charm.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 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
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That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even with the business reopening, owner Josh Copus is still running around, covered in dust and paint, either putting finishing touches on his building or helping fellow business owners.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by toxic sludge on its floor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Little Calumet, just blocks from where Steagall used to live, had shores like quicksand from all the toxic sludge and the Grand Calumet River was one of the most polluted bodies of water emptying into Lake Michigan.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Soot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soot. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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