as in dirt
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
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Recent Examples of droppings
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings.
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ABC News, 16 June 2026
Inspections found roach and rodent droppings, medications stored above food, and a bed set up in one kitchen’s dry storage area, among other issues.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Rodent droppings were found on cardboard packaging.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a Sacramento food truck and cited a Fair Oaks liquor store after discovering black residue buildup and old vermin droppings in the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Pedersen says that the museum contacted a scent fabricator, who recommended that the best way to mimic the droppings of this large, plant-eating beast would be to use the scent excreted by a non-extinct, similarly large vegetarian.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Bird droppings are also unsanitary and can spread disease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
ABC News, 16 June 2026
Inspections found roach and rodent droppings, medications stored above food, and a bed set up in one kitchen’s dry storage area, among other issues.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Rodent droppings were found on cardboard packaging.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a Sacramento food truck and cited a Fair Oaks liquor store after discovering black residue buildup and old vermin droppings in the facility.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Pedersen says that the museum contacted a scent fabricator, who recommended that the best way to mimic the droppings of this large, plant-eating beast would be to use the scent excreted by a non-extinct, similarly large vegetarian.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Bird droppings are also unsanitary and can spread disease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droppings
Noun
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Construction required contouring the property and importing 120 truckloads of fill dirt just to create a building pad.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Best Premium Vacuum Another one of our go-to wet-dry vacs, this one is designed with smart technology like the LED display and RGB Dirt Detection to measure dirt levels and adjust cleaning accordingly.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Noun
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When not elbow-deep in dino dung or outrunning raptors, Laura Dern's heartfelt performance in Jurassic Park shows why women really deserve to inherit the Earth — and all of the acting awards.—
Huntley Woods,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Harry has cited significant concerns for his family's safety, citing their lack of security on British soil as part of why the family had a falling out and a reason for not returning.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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When your show’s ratings are lower than whale excrement, which Pelley’s were (and continue to be, under a succession of ever more lackluster Ted Baxters and Ron Burgundys).—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
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No one enjoys sitting on cushions covered in bird droppings or stepping over bird poop on the way across the patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Key Takeaways While holding a bowel movement occasionally should not cause any health problems, holding in poop for a long period may cause discomfort and constipation.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The performing community challenged that notion, tracing the scat-singing and gesticulations to earlier artists including Black jazz performer Baby Esther Jones and cabaret entertainer Florence Mills.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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