manure

noun

Definition of manurenext
as in soil
solid discharge from farm animals that is used to make soil better for growing plants a bag of cow manure

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Recent Examples of manure The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) says manure runoff from Kilby Farm on Firetower Road in Colora caused a massive fish kill in Basin Run, killing nearly 11,000 fish across 25 species. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 The report also noted that 40 percent of participating farmers reduced their synthetic pesticide active ingredient use per hectare last year, with 34 percent reporting usage of organic fertilizers such as manure. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, without the animal manure that farmers once used to enrich the soil, the farmers’ seedlings struggle to germinate. — Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 People tend to think of waste as trash, sewage, slag, manure and other seemingly useless or disgusting substances. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for manure
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  1. soil
  2. dung
  3. muck
  4. stool
  5. waste
Noun
  • Kyiv has claimed responsibility for some attacks on Russian soil.
    — Harriet Morris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The design of the bracing needs to take into account the kind of soil in the area, as well as the weight of the neighboring building and that building’s foundation.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of soil
Noun
  • During the first re-inspection, the inspector saw about 10 pieces of rodent dung under the air-conditioning unit, seven in the hallway by the back door and three under storage by the hallway bathroom.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In southern India, for example, villagers are allowing – and even paying – herders to use their land in exchange for dung, the natural fertilizer that farmers need to produce higher-value organic crops.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dung
Noun
  • Thankfully, there are dedicated enthusiasts with access to heavy equipment willing to wrestle tons of rusty metal from the muck.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Wolf has never sounded more grounded than with 10 toes down in the muck.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of muck
Noun
  • Research suggests that daily mineral water consumption could improve bowel movement frequency and stool consistency in people with constipation.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Complete your dream patio ahead of holiday gatherings with more outdoor furniture deals below, including a sleek accent stool and chaise lounge chair set.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of stool
Noun
  • Construction and demolition debris accounts for half of all the solid waste generated in the city which is roughly about 100,000 to 150,000 tons a year.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Beyond regulatory compliance, the webinar also showcased how artificial intelligence and sustainable material innovations are driving measurable efficiency gains and minimizing waste.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of waste

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