Thesaurus results for DROPPINGS

droppings

noun

plural of dropping

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 acidity in bird droppings can corrode metal, stain wood, dull finishes, and etch paint if left too long. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The inspector noticed two old rodent droppings, but the issue was fixed at the time of the inspection, according to the report. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Additionally, health inspectors cited four eateries for violations including moldy bell peppers and rodent droppings. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 City of Chicago health inspection records show that Stella’s Diner previously failed an inspection in May 2025, when dozens of rat droppings were found in the basement. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Signs of an infestation include seeing roaches during the day, finding droppings or egg cases, and noticing a musty odor. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Rain barrel water, for example, is collected from rooftops and gutters where bird droppings and other contaminants may be present. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Also, over 100 droppings were in dry storage by the air-conditioning unit pipes. — David J. Neal july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Snake Droppings Snake droppings aren’t easy to spot, but Cohn says these can be another sign. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for droppings

Noun

The restaurant received 87% on June 26, with violations including dead roaches, debris and dirt.

— Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
For decades, that saltwater, called brine, was spread on dirt and gravel roads across the state to control dust and also on paved roads to melt ice.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

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
The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026

Definition of dung

Noun

Realizing they are being had, Cubans respond to their government on the chat with emojis of excrement or the US flag.

— Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of excrement

Noun

Amaroq Weiss, senior wolf advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity, questioned the methodology, saying researchers collected scat only along roads and trails while excluding brushy areas where wolves may eat smaller prey.

— Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Promising new studies are beginning to identify what cats eat by analyzing the DNA found in their stomachs and scat.

— Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026