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Definition of poopnext
as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal the mother cat carefully cleaned poop off her newborn kitten's bottom

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noun (2)

slang
as in scoop
information not generally available to the public the poop was that the ship would be headed to the war zone within a matter of weeks

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Recent Examples of poop
Noun
Clean up dog poop promptly; keep up with veterinary care and parasite prevention; and clean the bowls, bedding, crates, and toys of a pet being treated for giardia. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 Other, larger animals show up to eat them, converting at least some of their biomass back into poop. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 The correlation reminded the scientists about how modern deep-sea life relies on falling poop to bring vital nutrients down from richer ecosystems above. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 The cyclosporiasis outbreak means a lot of poop has been tested. — Bob Herman, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poop
  1. dung
  2. scoop
  3. soil
  4. tip
  5. dirt
Noun
  • Behind the cookline equipment, the rodent dung shared space with 20 dead roaches.
    — David J. Neal July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • When not elbow-deep in dino dung or outrunning raptors, Laura Dern's heartfelt performance in Jurassic Park shows why women really deserve to inherit the Earth — and all of the acting awards.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Definition of dung
Noun
  • Step 4 Using a #16 cookie scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup, portion out dough and roll into smooth balls.
    — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Noun
  • Waiting for soil temperatures to drop below 55°F reduces the risk of bulb rot and protects your investment.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Chang’e-6 probe returned to Earth in 2024 with rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon in a world first.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
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  • Anyone with information related to the cases can contact the police department at 510-238-3821 or the tip line at 510-238-7950.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to the criminal complaint, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received several tips regarding Eyde’s internet activity on Discord, a messaging application.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • Vibram is targeting the territory between road and trail with an outsole compound designed for runners whose routes move across pavement, dirt, gravel and light trails.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare the surface Remove any excess debris and dirt by sweeping the surface.
    — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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