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Recent Examples of undecomposed
Aeration is also used when there is a layer of thatch (undecomposed organic matter) on top of the soil and beneath the runners.
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Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2022
This is a layer of undecomposed stems (not leaves) of grass.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, 7 July 2017
Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2017
A dead monkey, still whole, still undecomposed, drifted back and forth with a certain precision upon those ripples and eddies without exit.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2017
Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2022
This is a layer of undecomposed stems (not leaves) of grass.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, 7 July 2017
Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2017
A dead monkey, still whole, still undecomposed, drifted back and forth with a certain precision upon those ripples and eddies without exit.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecomposed
Adjective
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Allen Street is Tombstone's main street and is filled with unique vendors and preserved architecture.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The procedures would involve mixing the genetic material of an extinct species, likely found in preserved DNA from fossils, with the genetic material of a close living relative of the extinct species.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scale Biu Tsim Kok hill for a panoramic spectacle of Long Ke Wan's untouched beauty, proving that nature, indeed, is the best artist.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lunar rocks and soil offered novel insights into the moon’s origin and composition, and more recent analysis of previously untouched Apollo samples, as well as samples retrieved by robotic missions, revealed the surprising discovery of water trapped in rocks thought to be bone-dry.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fed by mountain springs, its unspoiled valleys are rich with remarkably flavorful produce.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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With only 60 residential sites planned along miles of unspoiled coastline, opportunities to buy into the community remain scarce.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The land was once home to the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and borders the pristine Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Long’s district.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To get the hardening benefit, the metal must be untainted.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Homeland’s borders are drawn in untainted blood, its sanctity exemplified in proper gender conduct and the fulfillment of gender roles.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Undecomposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecomposed. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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