middens

Definition of middensnext
plural of midden

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for middens
Noun
  • Birds and other animals have helped spread the seeds through their droppings to sensitive ecosystems.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Histoplasma capsulatum – Common in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Drop worn pillows at a textile recycling bin run by organizations like American Textile Recycling Service, which helps divert household textiles from landfills.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The volumes of textiles being sent to landfills in states like California far outpace repair projects and recycling innovation efforts.
    Lisa Jepsen, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Many use manures applied to the surface of the soil every other month through early fall.
    Tom Macklin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Middens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middens. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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