as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
an ordinance that requires dog walkers to remove their animal's excrement from city streets
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Recent Examples of excrement
Authorities say surveillance footage of the cell showed that the legal papers were neatly stacked and no human excrement lined the cell walls.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
The alternative is open defecation – finding a secluded place despite the personal risks and the potential health consequences of untreated human excrement.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some employees lit up the screen with emojis of excrement, snakes, piles of cash, clown faces, circus tents and tomatoes.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
In the living room was a pool of blood, along with excrement.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
The alternative is open defecation – finding a secluded place despite the personal risks and the potential health consequences of untreated human excrement.
—Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some employees lit up the screen with emojis of excrement, snakes, piles of cash, clown faces, circus tents and tomatoes.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
In the living room was a pool of blood, along with excrement.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excrement
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They can be sampled using standardized trapping methods worldwide, since they are easily attracted to dung and carrion, which allows for comparable data across different regions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, unfortunately, the ancient Irish did burn cow dung to heat their homes when peat was too expensive or not available.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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America’s refusal dates back to the nineteen-nineties; considering this, the current Administration’s actions can be seen only as a shameful continuation of our country’s failure to respect human rights, even on its own soil.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But what about Hong Kong, the most international and open city on Chinese soil?—
Brian Wong,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The dirt-only diamond was loamy and soft and home plate was totally submerged in a muddy puddle, a tributary of which also snaked down the third-base line.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Why Baking Soda Is Best For Grout Like white vinegar, baking soda tends to be a tried-and-true household cleaner for it's effectiveness at removing dirt and grime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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“Excrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excrement. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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