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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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Seems there was more rodent poop than sanitizer at or around the dishwasher as the dishwasher’s sanitizing chlorine measured zero parts per million.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And then there's the bird poop—not pleasant, to say the least.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
These segments yield plenty of modern-day Kids Say the Darndest Things moments, as well as many topically appropriate poop jokes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Viral #PetTok products have earned the trust of many — from doggie water bottles with compartments for poop bags and snacks to grooming products and hand-warming dog leashes for the wintertime.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Seems there was more rodent poop than sanitizer at or around the dishwasher as the dishwasher’s sanitizing chlorine measured zero parts per million.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
And then there's the bird poop—not pleasant, to say the least.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
These segments yield plenty of modern-day Kids Say the Darndest Things moments, as well as many topically appropriate poop jokes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poop
Noun
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To help the herd accept the calf after his time away, rescuers coated him in fresh elephant dung to mask any unfamiliar scents.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Release of dung increases soil organic carbon and helps build soil structure that improves water filtration and soil aeration.—
Paige Stein,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The newsroom is soldiering on, landing scoops, asking questions, doing the work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Shields says a scoop of baking soda can work wonders to neutralize odors if needed.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Founded in 1847 by immigrants seeking religious freedom, Pella still feels like a small slice of the Netherlands on Midwestern soil.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Insider tip Don’t miss all of the cool art lining the walls in the common areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Anonymous tips can be sent in at the Sheriff’s Office tip form or by calling 530-470-2400.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Mud, salt, dirt, and grass stains from shoes can lead to hard-to-remove stains in a hard-working mud room.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Near milepost 399 on the parkway, about 10 miles south of Asheville, Lynch told the driver to head onto a dirt pullout, according to a news release by Ferguson’s office.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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