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
Living in the wood economy means relying on wood, dung, and other basic bioenergy.
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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
Their young would then hatch from these balls of dung.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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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
Their young would then hatch from these balls of dung.
—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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Trump seeks to jettison what has been the widespread understanding that the Constitution’s 14th Amendment confers citizenship on virtually everyone born on US soil.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Step 13: Vacuum And Mop The Floor Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor to remove any loose dirt or debris, and then mop the floor with a heavy-duty cleaner, making sure to clean any spills or stains.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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You can get rid of residue caused by dirt, makeup and grime to make skin look refreshed and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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