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
Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The dog-waste donnybrook was similar to another recent clash in Brooklyn that saw a 75-year-old grandmother jumped and beaten for complaining that a dog walker was not cleaning up the pooch’s poop.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Participants also reported the quality of their poop using the Bristol Stool Chart.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
That means leave dog poop and kitty litter out.
—Jessica Damiano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The dog-waste donnybrook was similar to another recent clash in Brooklyn that saw a 75-year-old grandmother jumped and beaten for complaining that a dog walker was not cleaning up the pooch’s poop.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Participants also reported the quality of their poop using the Bristol Stool Chart.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poop
Noun
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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
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They can be sampled using standardized trapping methods worldwide, since they are easily attracted to dung and carrion, which allows for comparable data across different regions.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This top has a similar scoop neckline and is made from a cotton blend for a breathable and comfortable fit in warmer temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For generations, pineapples have been one of the island’s most important crops, with locals often saying this soil produces some of the sweetest pineapples in the Caribbean.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The site also includes a seven-day forecast, outage maps, preparation tips and information about community resource centers that PG&E opens during shutoffs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Follow these mowing etiquette tips to avoid being the one that your neighbors are complaining about on Reddit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Leaves, dirt, and other things that clog the tiny spaces between the fins can cause premature failure of this very expensive machine!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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