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as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
got some sort of soil on my white pants
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as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the horse lifted its tail and deposited its soil on the grass
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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
bought rich soil to plant flowers in
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as in to stain
to make dirty
oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt
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Recent Examples of soil
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
If necessary, tuck a little soil under the root ball to lift it up to the right level.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The flowers grow particularly well near roadways, which are home to gravelly soil with good drainage.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The peels can act as a compost material to enrich your soil or be used in the garden to deter common pests like aphids.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
If necessary, tuck a little soil under the root ball to lift it up to the right level.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
This simply refers to adding organic matter to soil.
—Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
The flowers grow particularly well near roadways, which are home to gravelly soil with good drainage.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soil
Verb
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On TikTok, short videos often show people traveling to Turkey to fix their uneven or stained teeth and transform their smiles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Customize it by painting the wood a fun color or staining it for a rustic look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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But as filming continued, Pidgeon appeared to dirty her butter blond with caramel and chocolate shades similar to Bessette-Kennedy’s, thanks to stylist Kari Hill.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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In retirement, he’s gone back to that childhood, mucking the stalls and helping care for a menagerie that includes two horses, 10 mini goats, two mini pigs, a pair of horses and a bunch of chickens and dogs and cats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Most years consist of routine maintenance, like mucking, where crews work below the lock floor, removing debris from the drainage system using shovels and buckets.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames, a reminder of the tragedy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soil. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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