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 Several old droppings observed under the counter at the bread station near the kitchen. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The rodents got into a kitchen oven and left 50 rodent droppings. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Inspectors found rodent droppings in the dry storage area, kitchen and back of house. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026 Some problems trees cause include droppings, pests, and aggressive and invasive growth. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026 Using a pressure washer, spray your roof to remove all pigeon droppings and scent marks. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026 Rodent droppings on clean plates and live roaches near cut lettuce were among the violations that forced the state to temporarily close seven South Florida restaurants last week. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 There were also mouse droppings seen underneath the shelving inside the dry food storage room. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Leslie Goldman, who lives near Studebaker and Stearns, said large piles of dirt — at times higher than cars — have blocked residents from crossing the street or seeing oncoming traffic.

— Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
While white doors can also show scuffs and dirt more easily, the hue is timeless and pairs well with a variety of exterior fixtures and colors.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

In southern India, for example, villagers are allowing – and even paying – herders to use their land in exchange for dung, the natural fertilizer that farmers need to produce higher-value organic crops.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Behind the cookline equipment, the rodent dung shared space with 20 dead roaches.

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

Definition of dung

Noun

Key Takeaways Aeration improves soil health by reducing compaction and helping nutrients reach grass roots.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
The project explores how hydroponic growing—which grows crops in water instead of soil—and AI can reduce cotton’s reliance on these resources.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026