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
The first two fatalities, a Dutch couple, were probably infected through exposure to rat droppings while bird-watching in Argentina.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
People typically get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice—normally when exposed to their urine, droppings and saliva, or sometimes through a bite or scratch—but officials say no rodents have been found on the MV Hondius ship.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they are bitten or come into contact with the urine, droppings and saliva of an infected rodent.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Before finding the patient did not have hantavirus, officials believed the person had contracted the virus in a home with rodent droppings.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Spray rodent urine and droppings with either an all-purpose disinfectant or make your own by adding 1 1/2 cups of bleach to 1 gallon of water.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 May 2026
One bat can eat thousands of insects in one night, and their droppings contain beneficial soil nutrients.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
People can contract the viruses through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, saliva or urine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Instead, health officials recommend wearing gloves, soaking rodent droppings with disinfectant, wiping them up with paper towels, properly disposing of waste and thoroughly cleaning surfaces, followed by careful handwashing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
People typically get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice—normally when exposed to their urine, droppings and saliva, or sometimes through a bite or scratch—but officials say no rodents have been found on the MV Hondius ship.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they are bitten or come into contact with the urine, droppings and saliva of an infected rodent.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Before finding the patient did not have hantavirus, officials believed the person had contracted the virus in a home with rodent droppings.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Spray rodent urine and droppings with either an all-purpose disinfectant or make your own by adding 1 1/2 cups of bleach to 1 gallon of water.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 May 2026
One bat can eat thousands of insects in one night, and their droppings contain beneficial soil nutrients.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
People can contract the viruses through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, saliva or urine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Instead, health officials recommend wearing gloves, soaking rodent droppings with disinfectant, wiping them up with paper towels, properly disposing of waste and thoroughly cleaning surfaces, followed by careful handwashing.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droppings
Noun
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Leaves, dirt, and other things that clog the tiny spaces between the fins can cause premature failure of this very expensive machine!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Release of dung increases soil organic carbon and helps build soil structure that improves water filtration and soil aeration.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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They can be sampled using standardized trapping methods worldwide, since they are easily attracted to dung and carrion, which allows for comparable data across different regions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Install a soaker hose or drip irrigation and mulch around the plants to preserve soil moisture.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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On-site composting, for instance, turns all organic wet waste into reusable soil for the more than 3,300 plants in the hotel and garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Hantavirus is contracted through inhalation or contact with rodent excrement or saliva.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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That’s because most cases of hantavirus, including Andes virus, are acquired directly from rodents or their excrement and not from other humans.—
Daniel Pastula,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Robbie spoke with the naturalist, who pulled bottles of krill and whale poop from his pockets.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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This multipurpose dog water bottle also has compartments for storing treats and poop bags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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These elements, especially improvisation, can be expressed vocally too, as in scat.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Droppings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droppings. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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