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Recent Examples of topsoil
Indeed, topsoil — if successfully seeded with grass and left undisturbed — can generally limit exposure to backfill contaminants buried as far as six feet down, Schroeck and a Wayne State University engineer who works with soils said.
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Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In the 19th century, guano miners razed the place, removing most of the topsoil and leaving behind barren rock.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
When the dump was full, it was covered with topsoil and became open land, ready for recreation or building construction.
—James Salzman, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The rain vanishes mid-air, leaving behind only wind that strips away the remaining topsoil.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
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Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 12 Jan. 2026
In the 19th century, guano miners razed the place, removing most of the topsoil and leaving behind barren rock.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
When the dump was full, it was covered with topsoil and became open land, ready for recreation or building construction.
—James Salzman, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
The rain vanishes mid-air, leaving behind only wind that strips away the remaining topsoil.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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Then, choose a sandy loam soil that's both rich in nutrients and slightly acidic.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2026
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Is the soil a porous, well-draining loam, or a rocky clay that will be hard to dig in and harder to drain?—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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In flower beds, a light layer acts as natural mulch, insulating roots and conserving soil moisture while decomposing into rich humus over time.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hellebores are easy to grow in a range of soils, from clay to dry, rocky substrates, and tolerate heavy shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Set in a landscape stained by red clay and bad blood, villainy is commonplace.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pea gravel is cheapest when purchased in bulk.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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As water conservation is a priority more than ever, homeowners are discovering sustainable hardscaping options like gravel and decomposed granite.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The spa alone is reason enough to book, with its magnificent views of the rainforest valley and treatments that integrate local plants and minerals (like the volcanic mud foot mask).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Keep expectations down in the mud, with today’s stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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To the east is a jaw-dropping view of snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which lies in the distance beyond the sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluff erosion cannot be fixed In Smithtown, rough surf snapped a support beam off a pier and winter storms have stripped away sand and dirt from the bluffs at Kings Park.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nayara has a down to earth crowd that also has money.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Republican primary scorched the earth.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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