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
However, the research team notes that the logistics of collecting and transporting large amounts of cow manure could be a more complex challenge.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2025
The manure produced by such big companies is by no means small.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Their cattle then roam the yerba mate plantation, clear the weeds–which both feeds the cattle and eliminates the need for pesticides–and its manure helps enrich the soil.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Composted manure, for example, is often very high in nutrients and could potentially harm plants if overapplied.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2025
The manure produced by such big companies is by no means small.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Their cattle then roam the yerba mate plantation, clear the weeds–which both feeds the cattle and eliminates the need for pesticides–and its manure helps enrich the soil.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Composted manure, for example, is often very high in nutrients and could potentially harm plants if overapplied.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manure
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Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
10 May 2025
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The dung heap is being dismantled by a scrum of hermit crabs.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Ancient Egyptians also revered dung beetles because the rolling of the dung balls reminded them of the sun god rolling the sun across the sky, according to the Israel Museum.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail.—
Gary B. Graves,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2025
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The town of Grand Isle was stuck in the muck of disaster.—
Mark Strassmann,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some brought stools and foldable chairs to sit on, while others came with bags full of snacks and drinks.—
Alisha Haridasani Gupta,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The last good leg of the wobbly stool is now wobbly as well.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, the Virgin Islands say the bottles are single-use and are overwhelming their waste management systems and the islands' environment.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Restaurants and wine bars can now pour exceptional wines without risking spoilage of the remaining bottle, increasing profitability while simultaneously reducing waste.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Manure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manure. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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