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
Signs of a bat infestation include droppings, scratching sounds in walls, strong ammonia-like smells, and grease marks near entry points.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 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.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings, but the hantavirus that caused the outbreak, called the Andes virus, may be able to spread between people in rare cases, health officials say.
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Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
City officials said goose droppings have become a recurring issue, particularly during the summer months.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
To do so, look for insect droppings, casings, eggs, or the pests themselves.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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.
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Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 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.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings, but the hantavirus that caused the outbreak, called the Andes virus, may be able to spread between people in rare cases, health officials say.
—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
City officials said goose droppings have become a recurring issue, particularly during the summer months.
—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
To do so, look for insect droppings, casings, eggs, or the pests themselves.
—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Hantaviruses usually spread when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings.
—
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
Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droppings
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Driving into the estate down a dirt track, you’re met with concrete walls that frame the space with gallery-like precision, directing your eyes toward geological features rather than distracting from them.
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Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
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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.
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The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.
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Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from irrigation or rainfall, and water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
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Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves.
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Nutrient inputs include decaying leaf litter and bird excrement that are deposited in the pool directly, along with fertilizer runoff and sewage, which enters the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.
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Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.
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To capture the absurdity of OSHA’s influence, Tremaine pointed to how in Season 1 Steve-O jumped off a ladder into a kiddie pool filled with elephant poop.
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Mouse poop is usually left in a trail along the rodent's path, while guano is found in piles under roosting spots.
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Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
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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.
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“Droppings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droppings. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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