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Recent Examples of topsoil
When the dump was full, it was covered with topsoil and became open land, ready for recreation or building construction.
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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
The program also recorded a 28 percent reduction in energy use and an impressive 89 percent reduction in soil loss, bringing erosion levels well below USDA thresholds and preserving vital topsoil for future generations.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Let the topsoil dry out slightly before watering again.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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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
The program also recorded a 28 percent reduction in energy use and an impressive 89 percent reduction in soil loss, bringing erosion levels well below USDA thresholds and preserving vital topsoil for future generations.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 Dec. 2025
Let the topsoil dry out slightly before watering again.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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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,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
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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Geopolymer technology can be adapted depending on the clay or industrial waste locally available in a region.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Avoid terra-cotta pots for moisture-loving plants like ferns, Venus flytraps, and peace lilies since the porous clay dries out the soil quickly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her brick home has a gravel driveway and a yard covered in prickly pear and saguaro cactus.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Resting on almost one and a half acres, the stucco and redwood structure is fronted by a gravel motor court and an attached two-car garage, with steps descending to a tiled entry next to a water feature.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While there is no on-site fitness center, Inns of Aurora has gym equipment in a nearby building known as the Schoolhouse, along with all sorts of outdoor gear such as snowshoes, mud boots, and other items to borrow (or have delivered to your suite).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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She’s learned to conceive her pieces considering that in his movies real water, mud, snow and fake blood might be in play.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is also an 8,000 square-foot conservatory that is made of glass, showcasing rare and tropical plants from around the earth.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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