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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
Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
For example, countries like Germany and France offer citizenship to children born on their soil only if their parents meet certain residency or legal status requirements.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
When one side becomes soiled, move to a clean quarter to prevent dirt from redepositing on the glass.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Measuring more than 2,000 acres, this colossal estate offers a touch of storied English elegance on American soil, crowned with the dazzling Tudor Revival-style Chateau and offering amenities like Jeep off-roading, golfing, and even visits with the property’s resident African lions.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
For example, countries like Germany and France offer citizenship to children born on their soil only if their parents meet certain residency or legal status requirements.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
If your napkin comes up soiled with a black, brown, or green substance, that’s not a good sign.
—Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
When one side becomes soiled, move to a clean quarter to prevent dirt from redepositing on the glass.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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Instead of dirtying a larger pot for your supporting dishes, this quaint cooker will come in handy for quick (or slower simmering) concoctions while matching your kitchen atmosphere.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Having dirtied himself in the catacombs beneath the papacy’s home, our scrappy archaeologist emerges into none other than a resplendent re-creation of the Sistine Chapel.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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Instead of merely mucking it up, Vancouver began to muck its way into the game.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Drillers used mucking poles to vault between platforms because setting a boot in the muck was a risk.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
21 Aug. 2024
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The Eaton fire, which started after the Palisades blaze in the Altadena area, has blackened more than 14,000 acres, destroyed or damaged 7,000 homes and other structures, and killed 17 people, officials say.—
Paul Pringle,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Hands blackened from picking through the rubble of what was left of his home camp.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soil. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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