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Recent Examples of topsoil
If the topsoil isn't very deep on part of the lawn due to shallow tree roots popping up there, add 1/4 inch of topsoil.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Did a freak rainstorm wash half of your topsoil away?
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Given current rates of soil degradation, Semedo predicted, 100% of the world's topsoil could be gone within 60 years.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Fill low spots with high-quality topsoil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Did a freak rainstorm wash half of your topsoil away?
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Given current rates of soil degradation, Semedo predicted, 100% of the world's topsoil could be gone within 60 years.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Fill low spots with high-quality topsoil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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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
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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
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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Height’s other comp is a clay, humanoid character.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Curiosity took six or seven years after landing to reach the clay layer in the Glen Torridon region of Mount Sharp, but the wait was worth it, Vasavada said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the other half, Lind had put down gravel and installed empty shipping containers and trailers suitable for potential tenants.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Set on a gravel patio and finished with a cover, a portable black metal wood-burning fire pit will create a campfire feel.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even if the themes of the lyrics are similar, the wide-eyed intensity, and even rage, suggest there is more to her perspective than a desire to sink into the mud of modern life.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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In January, a ValuJet DC-9 got stuck in the mud at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The property is just over two miles to the beach—an easy bike ride or quick drive to the Wharf and the stretches of sand along East and West Beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Concrete batch plants are usually built close to construction sites and make concrete through mixing cement with sand and gravel.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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None of the 109 people on board a ValuJet DC-9 survived Saturday when their plane slammed into the earth west of Miami International Airport.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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From their small space station, co-pilots David and Sarah have witnessed the nuclear annihilation of all life on earth.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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