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Recent Examples of loess
Officials said the feature continued downward into the loess beneath the prehistoric site.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many fatalities were linked to the collapse of yaodongs—homes carved into loess hillsides.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place.
—Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many fatalities were linked to the collapse of yaodongs—homes carved into loess hillsides.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place.
—Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loess
Noun
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What used to be open water was heading towards alluvium, and oblivion.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The tunnel will traverse multiple difficult subsoil layers: a surface of historical and active landfill materials, including spoil from London tunneling projects and decades-old power station fly ash, a thick layer of alluvium composed of silts, clays, and peat, and, finally, highly variable chalk.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The phenomenon, caused by an uncharacteristically low number of tropical storms and hurricanes coupled with unseasonally light offshore winds, allowed sediment to settle closer to the ocean floor and the water to exhibit its true vibrant turquoise color.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Thanks to the cold water temperature, lack of natural light, and the layers of silt covering many of the artifacts, the ship and its contents were in remarkably good condition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Spider plants want loamy soil, according to Howe, which means an equal mixture of sand, silt, and clay.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2025
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In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the soils are rich in marl and sandstone, locally referred to as ponca.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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When Middleton opens her suitcase at Kensington Palace—along with files on the Reggio Approach, perhaps there lies a recipe for erbazzone and maybe some clay to take to the children.—
Stefania Saltalamacchia,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Noll was a French artist and furniture-maker whose work with wood made the material feel and look like clay to sensuous effect.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Because bananas are made of organic materials, let microorganisms and detritus eaters (like red wiggler composting worms) do their job.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There were about two hundred people gathered in the wreckage of the lobby, which was full of seawater and detritus.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The water had a tinge of mud in it, a sign of spring runoff, explained Bliss.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Argentine investigators trudging through mud to retrieve the dead rats declined to speak to journalists about their work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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With Oscar winner Lennon and Ross’ House of Ross shingle steering the ship algonside Russian Doll co-creator and Poker Face star Lyonne, Ariadne has substantial financial backing from media and tech investors.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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York is the second-oldest town in the state, home to stunning displays of classic New England-style shingle architecture and the famous Nubble Lighthouse.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Loess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loess. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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