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
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
Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Evan Moore
december 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
While suitable for items needing a fast refresh, notably soiled, stained, or smelly clothes require a more intensive wash cycle.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Investor sentiment was soiled by a sell-off in crypto assets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Warm water is great for white clothes that aren't heavily soiled.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
After realizing the ribs had been soiled, the dishwasher threw them out.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
The plastic container with seasoning was broken and soiled.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Air Canada is facing more accusations of forcing customers to sit in seats soiled with other people’s vomit.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
That means that veterans from today have fought in vain to defend the Constitution, which is now being soiled by corruption and dishonor.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Bonner’s story is what is right about sports, which seem to become more soiled and corrupt by the minute.
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An inspector found raw salmon in the same container as raw beef and a tall white ice bucket, metal pans, plastic containers and spatulas soiled with leftover food debris.
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Among them is the question of whether to use stained parts of the haversacks — possibly containing blood — on the straps’ reverse side, or to cut around them entirely.—
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The stained glass traces a hierarchy from the current dean to the Crown and then to God.—
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
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The ashes from the crematorium chimney covered the streets, sooted the rain, dirtied the snow, damaged the crops, infected every body.—
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Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.—
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In other words, Cunha’s job is to convince the Americans now running the federal government to give Brown’s motley crew of gender-benders, anti-Semites and filthy-rich legacies a good leaving alone.—
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The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.—
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Skip any skins that look moldy, blackened, or spoiled.—
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These chambers mimic Mars’ low-pressure atmosphere, dry conditions, and dusty surface.—
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Don’t sit at home getting dusty.—
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
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Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.—
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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
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“Soiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiled. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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