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a type of soil that is good for growing plants
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Recent Examples of loam
Dense aromas of cassis, mocha and spiced blackberry are sandwiched between earthy loam below and hints of florals above.
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Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
The thin topsoil, never enriched here by glaciers that dragged loam over other parts of the Midwest, offered only a subsistence existence.
—Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022
In my experience, Texas's three primary soil types are clay, sand and loam (sand, silt and a little clay) soil mixtures.
—Robby Brown, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Mass Natural also sells loam, potting soil, and mulch made with compost.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022
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Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
The thin topsoil, never enriched here by glaciers that dragged loam over other parts of the Midwest, offered only a subsistence existence.
—Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022
In my experience, Texas's three primary soil types are clay, sand and loam (sand, silt and a little clay) soil mixtures.
—Robby Brown, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Mass Natural also sells loam, potting soil, and mulch made with compost.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loam
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Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Collectively, these leftovers become part of the humus of the soil, helping retain water and support soil-dwelling microbes, invertebrates and roots.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of decomposing organic material or humus just below it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
8 Feb. 2025
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Choose a planting location that is full sun to partial shade with loam, sand, or clay soil.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
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Ancient mosaics even turn up in the basements of restaurants like Pancrazio in the old Pompey’s Theater, near where Julius Caesar was stabbed, while the walls of some bars in Testaccio have glass windows to reveal layers of broken clay amphorae discarded in antiquity.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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Smaller dinosaurs and other creatures were caught in the mud, unable to escape.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute brings a minimal and bohemian decor aesthetic while also delivering on functionality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the shadows of Spectrum Center, across the street in what used to be a gravel parking lot, the signs of a rapid progression are easily visible.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Meander down a long gravel driveway to join an eight-person tour led by Carter. Grab a brush and head out to pasture to meet cows like the affable Ellie, a 5-year-old Highland who loves the limelight, and Bonnie, the independent matriarch.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The white sand Beach is also a hot spot for surfers and a popular spot for those driving the Road to Hana that’s located at mile 9.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Does any of this affect outcomes? BYU made the Sweet 16 playing at altitude and was eliminated coming down to earth.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our astronauts finally splashed down on earth March 18, along with two crew members from the ISS.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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