EXCRETES Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

excretes

verb

present tense third-person singular of excrete

as in secretes

formal to pass (waste matter) from the body or from an organ in the body excrete sweat The kidneys excrete toxins.

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Recent Examples of excretes To protect itself, the snail excretes the sulfur, which mixes with iron in the vent water. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026 Dogs like to catch them in their mouths, and the toad excretes the poison into dog's mouth. — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 Your body does not store the excessive biotin and excretes it in the urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025

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This fascinating plant secretes a sweet-smelling nectar along the edges of its leaves to attract ants, spiders, crickets, and other bugs.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
The pancreas secretes insulin after a meal to lower blood sugar levels.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026

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This operational visibility eliminates weeks of back-and-forth negotiation and guesswork for brands and factory managers.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Where Sister Jeanne’s authentic longing becomes a weapon for powerful men, Bear eliminates Nikki’s autonomy altogether.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

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This transition emits a faint radio wave at a wavelength of 21 centimeters.

— Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Unlike conventional hydrogen production, which largely depends on fossil fuels, the process emits no carbon dioxide when powered by renewable energy.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

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