1
as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
the filth in the restaurant's kitchen was unbelievable
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2
as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
films full of filth and violence
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Recent Examples of filth
Living in filth on a subway bench is a prime example.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Dragula features a unique roster of contestants seeking to fulfill the show's core competitive tenets of drag, filth, horror, and glamour.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
As this imagery of toxicity, filth and corruption suggests, Lane had an almost adversarial attitude towards the gut; a myopic suspicion of the digestive system that came to govern his approach to treating patients and which would eventually lead to professional disgrace.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Inmates are maimed and tortured, relegated to an existence of fear, filth and not-so-benign neglect.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Dragula features a unique roster of contestants seeking to fulfill the show's core competitive tenets of drag, filth, horror, and glamour.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
As this imagery of toxicity, filth and corruption suggests, Lane had an almost adversarial attitude towards the gut; a myopic suspicion of the digestive system that came to govern his approach to treating patients and which would eventually lead to professional disgrace.
—Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Inmates are maimed and tortured, relegated to an existence of fear, filth and not-so-benign neglect.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filth
Noun
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These instruments are designed to do a variety of work, from studying radiation levels at the landing site to testing out new and better ways to collect and store samples of moon dirt and rock.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Those with especially deep pockets can go all in on a costly paint sealant treatment, ceramic spray coating or even a clear protective paint film to arguably best protect the vehicle’s surface against dirt and the elements.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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My boots, parked neatly outside, were now buried in muck, along with my pride and my chances of a comfy day on the bike.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
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Rory McIlroy lifted it out of the muck yet somehow controlled the 88-yard shot so well the ball caught the back of the green and spun back to 6 inches from the pin.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Without condoning the vulgarity of Team Trump, the shock may be useful.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even those Republicans who are wary of his volatile leadership style, penchant for vulgarity and willingness to violate conservative orthodoxies are generally reluctant to air those criticisms publicly.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
21 Dec. 2024
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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This is the largest military conflict on European soil since 1945, and the Continent’s leaders recognize the stakes for their security.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2025
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The pair had to cross enemy lines through the city's sewage tunnels, emerging from drainage grates in the dead of night to meet so Masri could give the singer his newest lyrics.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The force of the water and sewage on Aug. 5 removed the manhole cover in front of Catsadimas’ law firm off of its footing.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The reason the rabbit vibrator is called this was to get around obscenity laws in Japan when the products were exported.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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City Manager Dan Dugger’s recent behavior — walking down from the chambers to confront a civilian in a threatening manner, yelling obscenities, and ultimately being restrained by law enforcement — is not just a single lapse in judgment.—
Dominick Vargas,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The return of sludge haulers have made a difference for Andrea Chiarella’s daily walks.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Soon, snowmen will soon melt into brown piles of sludge and green grass will appear again.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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People will be painting, planting trees, spreading mulch and cleaning up garbage starting at 9 a.m.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other videos on social media show people picking up food scraps from the garbage.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Filth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filth. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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