as in stained
not clean
a soiled carpet in need of a good shampooing
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as in dirtied
to make dirty
oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt
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Recent Examples of soiled
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Students who cannot afford menstrual products are often forced to rely on toilet paper, remain in soiled clothing, leave school early, or miss school altogether.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Twenty-five live roaches partied on a soiled cloth behind the reach-in cooler across from the stove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Let the paste sit for 10 to 20 minutes, leaving it on longer for heavily greased or soiled areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Bonner’s story is what is right about sports, which seem to become more soiled and corrupt by the minute.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Towels—including bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths—are often more soiled than clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Cuffs, collars, and underarms are typically the first spots to become soiled.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
In August 2023, the airline apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane after refusing to sit in a soiled seat.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Another topper, this one in a vibrant jungle print, was completely soiled.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Pods are convenient and mess-free, but cost more and lack flexibility for delicate or heavily soiled loads.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
From the back, Paul's clothing appears soiled and she is covered in bandages.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
More frequent cleaning may be needed if the bed appears soiled or if your pet has allergies or fleas.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Quick wash is best for lightly worn clothes, not heavily soiled or stained items.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Students who cannot afford menstrual products are often forced to rely on toilet paper, remain in soiled clothing, leave school early, or miss school altogether.
—Gale Brewer, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Twenty-five live roaches partied on a soiled cloth behind the reach-in cooler across from the stove.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Let the paste sit for 10 to 20 minutes, leaving it on longer for heavily greased or soiled areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Bonner’s story is what is right about sports, which seem to become more soiled and corrupt by the minute.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Towels—including bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths—are often more soiled than clothes.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Cuffs, collars, and underarms are typically the first spots to become soiled.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
In August 2023, the airline apologized to two passengers who were escorted off a plane after refusing to sit in a soiled seat.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Another topper, this one in a vibrant jungle print, was completely soiled.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Pods are convenient and mess-free, but cost more and lack flexibility for delicate or heavily soiled loads.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
From the back, Paul's clothing appears soiled and she is covered in bandages.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
More frequent cleaning may be needed if the bed appears soiled or if your pet has allergies or fleas.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
Adjective
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.—
Bill Dawers - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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Look for blackened, dim, and flickering bulbs during your inspections and replace those as well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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SpaceX's headquarters in Starbase, Texas, which sits at the state's southern tip in the Rio Grande Valley, emerges almost unexpectedly after miles of long, dusty dirt roads.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The nose on my sample kicked off with some dusty funk, espresso, and dark chocolate.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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There are two freezer martini variations – one with vodka, served dirty and another with gin and a lemon twist.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Wet bathing suits and dirty clothes need somewhere to go once your kid has changed into something dry and clean.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The battle that follows — a muddy and mean scrum — is even more ghastly, partly for its utter pointlessness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Western thought tells us that the journey needn’t be muddy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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