middens

Definition of middensnext
plural of midden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for middens
Noun
  • What little remains of Sanders’ work has been handed down amongst his friends via an inch thick manila folder filled with yellowing and crumpled papers, replete with handwritten notes, occasional diagrams by Sanders, and more than a few mouse droppings littering the pages.
    Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Signs of degradation, like old, torn or missing insulation, as well as mold, mildew or rodent droppings, indicate a need to replace the insulation.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • When tucked away in drawers or sent to landfills, these devices create hazards like leaking toxins and fire risks from aging batteries.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Pact routes those materials through specialized processing, diverting large volumes of material from landfills, said Snider.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many use manures applied to the surface of the soil every other month through early fall.
    Tom Macklin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Composted manures, leaves, seaweed, and woodchips can all be used as organic fertilizers.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Middens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/middens. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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