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Recent Examples of topsoil
Planting a clover lawn is as easy as sprinkling topsoil over an even distribution of seeds, followed by watering.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Water once or twice a week in summer, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between sessions.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
The worms thrash and move erratically with a snake-like motion that disturbs the topsoil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, large areas of farmland were treated similarly, and contaminated topsoil was removed and stored in temporary as well as long-term facilities.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Water once or twice a week in summer, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between sessions.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
The worms thrash and move erratically with a snake-like motion that disturbs the topsoil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, large areas of farmland were treated similarly, and contaminated topsoil was removed and stored in temporary as well as long-term facilities.
—Eduardo B. Farfán, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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Sandy soil is more prone to hydrophobia than loam or clay.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Soil types include gravel and sedimentary loam closer to the river and volcanic rock distributed on the hillsides, a combination that adds distinct aromas, flavors, and minerality to the wines made here.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plant thrives in moist, humus-rich woodland soil but also grows in average garden soil.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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About 10 pounds of marinated chicken and about a half-pound of humus and cut tomatoes measured above safe temperatures.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, most labels won’t tell you what kind of soil a plant needs; only some plants can handle the dense, alkaline clay soil common in the Chicago area.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The spaces are outfitted with custom parota wood furniture, Smart TVs, espresso makers, and beautiful artisanal touches like clay planters and bespoke mezcal glasses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The whale became stranded on the island's gravel beach on Monday night, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's regional branch said on social media.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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For the first part of his life, that was rally, where teams race cars not on tracks but twisty, small roads on terrain like gravel and snow.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, crews will check on Indian Creek Trail and any mud deposits — which can be very slippery for equipment to drive on.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Boca Raton — Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Consider heading all the way north along the sand several miles to the pretty trails and quiet beach fronting Hanna Park or go south along the sand to the quarter-mile-long Jax Beach Pier, where surfers catch waves and anglers cast out lines for whatever is biting.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Who on earth would want updates on products from a dermatology center?—
Emma Rathbone,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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