excrete

Definition of excretenext

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Recent Examples of excrete The organism reproduces by releasing oocysts, which are excreted in those human feces. — Joan Rose, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 Individual cells excrete stalks that stick to submerged rocks and, despite its slimy appearance, typically feels like wet wool. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 Many ants feed on the sugary honeydew excreted by these insects and will actively protect them from predators. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for excrete
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Verb
  • Her most pressing fear was being expelled by her Thai landlord.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This wasn’t true—in fact, Qatar had declined to formally expel Hamas leaders from Doha, despite requests from American officials.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But outside management does not inherently eliminate questions created by holding debt from specific local governments and projects, Marlowe said.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • County attorneys are also recommending the commission eliminate its Racial Equity Task Force, said Broward Commissioner Nan Rich.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Excrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excrete. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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