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Recent Examples of topsoil
Never cut big roots or pile on topsoil—opt for groundcovers or call a pro if roots threaten structures.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Water runs off quickly, carrying seeds and topsoil with it.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Avoid products labeled for outdoor use, such as topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil, as well as soil taken directly from the yard.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Cosey has welcomed archaeological teams from Mississippi State University to her property, digging for the stories buried beneath the topsoil.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Water runs off quickly, carrying seeds and topsoil with it.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Avoid products labeled for outdoor use, such as topsoil, compost, and raised bed soil, as well as soil taken directly from the yard.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Cosey has welcomed archaeological teams from Mississippi State University to her property, digging for the stories buried beneath the topsoil.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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The bushy tropical plant does best in a mix of loam and sand, and prefers partial shade in very hot climates.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 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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Świątek may benefit from an unexpectedly long break before the clay-court season, which is scheduled to begin for her at the Stuttgart Open in Germany in mid-April.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Use grills or smokers only on gravel or paved surfaces.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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But for cracks in a walkway or weeds pushing through gravel, boiling water handles the problem on contact with zero residue and zero cost beyond heating the water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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O'ahu resident Melanie Lee saw what's left of her house for the first time on Monday after the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in two decades turned parts of the islands' emerald communities into mud.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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For those aged 12 to 17, the resort’s new naturopathy program includes not only water massage, but also kids yoga, mud therapy and an iris assessment that reveals well-being insights.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How’s the actual beach stuff—sand and surf?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Very low soil moisture, and the occurrence of dust or sand storms.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The rooms can best be described as minimalist but memorable, with a big emphasis on mood lighting, earth-toned velvet furniture, and photo-worthy vanity areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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