middens

plural of midden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middens
Noun
  • However, conventional disposal tactics like landfills and incineration trigger severe environmental pollution while squandering valuable resources.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Recycler and law student Nomvula Phaliso, 35, said waste pickers are already helping keep recyclable material out of landfills but need greater support, including safe access to bins, community buy-back centers, protective equipment and storage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a local high school kitchen after finding hundreds of rodent droppings including inside the food storage area.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Thirteen droppings were on the floor around the dishwashing area and eight on top of the dishwasher.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Even manures, unless composted,can contain ready-to-sprout seeds.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Middens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middens. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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