as in soil
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
researchers tracked the wild gorillas by following the piles of dung
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Recent Examples of dung
Ancient Egyptians also revered dung beetles because the rolling of the dung balls reminded them of the sun god rolling the sun across the sky, according to the Israel Museum.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Living in the wood economy means relying on wood, dung, and other basic bioenergy.
—Ted Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2016
But be careful not to hit any of the rodents or the rodent dung.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Ancient Egyptians saw some scarabs as representations of new life because the insects are known for rolling balls of dung and then laying their eggs in them, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Living in the wood economy means relying on wood, dung, and other basic bioenergy.
—Ted Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2016
But be careful not to hit any of the rodents or the rodent dung.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Ancient Egyptians saw some scarabs as representations of new life because the insects are known for rolling balls of dung and then laying their eggs in them, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dung
Noun
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Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Potted plants will quickly use up all the water that can be stored in the small amount of soil a pot can hold.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Schaeffer spiked his gum and hat into the dirt after getting in between De Jesus and Freeman, which led to the umpire tossing the interim manager from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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This will lift the dirt and stains from the shower lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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As The Athletic wanders around the Queen Elizabeth II Stand, the glances made are like towards excrement on a shoe.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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In fact, some seventeenth-century writers even used the word excrement to describe human hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Dung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dung. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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