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Recent Examples of topsoil
But simply piling mounds of topsoil on top of hard clay ground can result in an impermeable layer, both to water and roots.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
As the deadline approaches for Congress to renew the U.S. Farm Bill, agricultural experts and farmers are calling on legislators to prioritize protecting topsoil in the Midwest and throughout the country, especially as the federal government is withdrawing from conservation initiatives.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Fill the stump hole with quality topsoil and keep an eye out for settling, topping off with more soil as needed until level.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Last month, archaeologists were able to start excavating and securing the site, which is located on a low beach embankment and protected only by a thin layer of topsoil.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
As the deadline approaches for Congress to renew the U.S. Farm Bill, agricultural experts and farmers are calling on legislators to prioritize protecting topsoil in the Midwest and throughout the country, especially as the federal government is withdrawing from conservation initiatives.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Fill the stump hole with quality topsoil and keep an eye out for settling, topping off with more soil as needed until level.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Last month, archaeologists were able to start excavating and securing the site, which is located on a low beach embankment and protected only by a thin layer of topsoil.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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But the conflict between Joe and Ted goes back further and is rooted in a deep loam of backstory that emerges bit by bit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brunch might mean a humus bowl layered with lamb and pickled onion, or a shakshuka made with black lime tomato stew.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unless the compost is fully broken down into humus, this incorporation will also work organic matter into the soil, which helps with aeration and further supports microorganisms.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The club has no intention of converting any of its 12 green clay tennis courts to pickleball.—
Ethan Singer,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The man, who is in his 70s, was reportedly working on a tractor on the side of a gravel road in the Mulberry Mountain area when the incident occurred.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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The landing zone will consist of a 280-foot diameter concrete pad surrounded by a 60-foot-wide gravel apron.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In a few days a thin sheet of water and mud would cover the area.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Coming in at second place is the Seychelles Islands, which is also the most peaceful beachside retreat with its white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and incredibly low noise and light pollution.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under the altar is a stone made from a blend of earth, stone and sand from the island, cast with water brought from a Cuban refugee raft.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Western or tropical astrology — most often cited in pop culture — is based on the study of the earth’s seasons, which accounts for the procession of the equinox, as ancient astrologers predicted those shifts in degrees.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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