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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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as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
films full of filth and violence
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Recent Examples of filth
Lamb is playing a part, disguising his true cunning under a veneer of filth.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Violations included meat build-up on walls and equipment, filth and numerous water leaks throughout the building, mold, algae, insects, and even puddles of blood.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
To ensure this filth doesn't reach the internals of the engine, an air filter is in place after the air intake.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Another photo of an officer holding up the pup offers a closer look at the filth on the dog.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Violations included meat build-up on walls and equipment, filth and numerous water leaks throughout the building, mold, algae, insects, and even puddles of blood.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024
To ensure this filth doesn't reach the internals of the engine, an air filter is in place after the air intake.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
Another photo of an officer holding up the pup offers a closer look at the filth on the dog.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filth
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As for the frequency, cleaning them after each workout is ideal—especially if your earbuds come in contact with sweat, sunscreen, or dirt.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Carpets are a home’s No.1 dirt trap and need thorough regular vacuuming.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bodyguards opened umbrellas to protect the royals and officials from the barrage of muck.Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Flooring and Carpets Even with the best of intentions, outdoor muck will inevitably make its way past the entryway.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Musk shared several anti-Harris advertisements, including one funded by Musk’s pro-Trump political action committee that refers to the Vice President using misogynistic vulgarities.Kali Hays, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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Over four decades later, new soil samples taken from the same regions still indicated a better fungi and bacteria presence than the areas that did not host gophers.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Companies like Descartes Labs use AI to analyze satellite imagery, providing real-time insights into soil health, crop yields and water availability.Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chronic Chlorine Exposure Chronic low-dose chlorine exposure may occur with people who work with cleaning products, around pools, in water or sewage treatment facilities, or in some industries.Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Benton's water and sewage department facilities were heavily damaged, and millions of gallons of sewage flowed into the Saline River.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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These days, when people seem eager to scream obscenities at passing strangers, who can believe that anyone would take the trouble to be so subtle with an insult?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Wexner opened during the height of the culture wars, when the [Robert] Mapplethorpe show in Cincinnati was getting the museum director there prosecuted for obscenity.Jason Simon, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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Earlier this year, the Missouri Legislature passed laws prohibiting the operation of three sludge lagoons in Newton, McDonald and Randolph counties.Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Apart from album releases and tours, the rock supergroup Tomahawk and the NOLA sludge outfit Acid Bath are slated to be making reunions at Sick New World 2025.Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The citizens of this country are not garbage for wanting to be able to afford groceries and a nice place to live.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Filth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filth. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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