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turf Synonyms

Another word for turf

Choosing another word for turf depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots, or an artificial substitute used for sports fields.

Usage Example

"The groundskeeper laid fresh sod on the football pitch before the start of the season."

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sod
Strong
sward
grass
greensward
lawn

• noun (Context 2)

An area of territory, expertise, or influence claimed by a person, gang, or organization as their own.

Usage Example

"The department managers frequently clashed over overlapping corporate territory."

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territory
domain
Strong
bailiwick
patch
fiefdom
province
preserve
beat
realm
sphere

• verb (Context 3)

To force someone to leave a place or organization, often abruptly (often followed by 'out').

Usage Example

"The disruptive patrons were promptly turfed out of the tavern by the bouncer."

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throw out
kick out
eject
boot out
chuck out
expel
oust
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evict
bounce
banish

• verb (Context 4)

To cover a patch of ground with turf or grass.

Usage Example

"They plan to sod the bare patches in the backyard next spring."

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sod
Strong
grass

• noun (Context 5)

The world, institution, or physical track of professional horse racing.

Usage Example

"He spent most of his weekend immersed in the statistics and betting odds of the horse racing."

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horse racing
Strong
racetrack
racecourse
track

Opposites of turf

The opposite of turf shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

admit
welcome
let in
take in
retain
See all opposites of turf

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turf. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turf
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