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 droppings were both old and fresh, according to the inspection report. — Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 On the back of the prep area’s reach-cooler, rodents left 10 droppings. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 The inspector noted organic material inside the ice machine, mice droppings in the kitchen area and dead roaches near the hand sink. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 Using a damp cloth, with mild detergent if desired, to wipe your shutters clean prevents significant buildup and removes eyesores like bird droppings and large cobwebs. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 On mud lanes slick with goat droppings, homes press against each other. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 Additionally, flies could leave droppings behind, which is why even a brief visit from a fly isn’t ideal. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for droppings

Noun

Vibram is targeting the territory between road and trail with an outsole compound designed for runners whose routes move across pavement, dirt, gravel and light trails.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Prepare the surface Remove any excess debris and dirt by sweeping the surface.

— Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

Behind the cookline equipment, the rodent dung shared space with 20 dead roaches.

— David J. Neal July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
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

Definition of dung

Noun

The first North Korean deployment began in the Kursk region in October 2024, to repel a Ukrainian incursion, the first on Russian soil since the Nazis.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Not a marathon, but a sprint In places such as Florida, where the sun shines for most of the year and soils are rich in nutrients, size and beauty come easily.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Changes in poop, excessive licking, unusual odors, and even the way a dog holds its tail can all offer clues about what is happening behind the scenes.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
In the next round of the study, five participants were given antibiotics before the poop pills, in an effort to keep their own natural gut bacteria from interfering.

— Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of poop

Noun

The researchers also note any other signs of bear activity in the area, such as footprints, scat or a sighting of a live bear.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
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