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Recent Examples of topsoil
Fill Small Gaps If any small gaps exist between strips of sod, fill them with topsoil.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Those tests typically had been used to determine whether cleanup crews should remove more than the first 6 inches of topsoil.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Without vegetation to anchor it, topsoil – critical for plant growth – washes away during rainfall or is blown away by winds, taking with it vital nutrients.
—Narcisa Pricope, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
The topsoil isn’t able to fully purify rainwater, leaving CSP1-3 to absorb leftover carbon and nitrogen.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Those tests typically had been used to determine whether cleanup crews should remove more than the first 6 inches of topsoil.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Without vegetation to anchor it, topsoil – critical for plant growth – washes away during rainfall or is blown away by winds, taking with it vital nutrients.
—Narcisa Pricope, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
The topsoil isn’t able to fully purify rainwater, leaving CSP1-3 to absorb leftover carbon and nitrogen.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
Noun
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Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The earthy clay hue reads modern, while the grey stripe can go coastal or cottagecore.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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And unlike blackhead strips or clay masks, which are typically recommended for once- or twice-weekly use, many pore-minimizing serums can be applied every day; with consistent use, meaning clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The terrain response system in the 2025 Range Rover Sport is an advanced technology that optimizes the vehicle’s performance on various surfaces, including gravel, grass, snow, mud, or in ruts, sand and rocks.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Before the match, dark blue Lozano jerseys were the most popular choice, by far, of the fans who gathered in the gravel parking lots.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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An 8-foot alligator was discovered perfectly disguised in the mud along a southwest Florida hiking trail, and photos of the startling sight have rattled social media.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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The tales of professional golfers bemoaning mud balls and preferred lies will die by next week.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Garfield, 41, and Barbaro, 34, walked side-by-side barefoot on the sand as the Complete Unknown Oscar nominee carried her dog in her arms with a cone around his neck.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The residence sits right on the sand with endless views across the water, and, during the high season, rental charges include a complimentary beach setup every morning, with chairs and umbrellas.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Looking past the heavy material, a cycle of generational abuse is broken and a familial arc is beautifully framed by co-writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with the symbolism of a plane passing by overhead as souls departing earth.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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As one of the largest islands in the world, this jumble of rainforests, highland plateaus, and otherworldly rock formations has spawned a unique ecosystem of freakish critters—many of which can’t be found anywhere else on earth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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“Topsoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsoil. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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