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
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
No one enjoys sitting on cushions covered in bird droppings or stepping over bird poop on the way across the patio.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
For this print, the pile of poop was easily larger than the finished product.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Your first poop after giving birth.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Does that mean his … poop is green?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
No one enjoys sitting on cushions covered in bird droppings or stepping over bird poop on the way across the patio.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
For this print, the pile of poop was easily larger than the finished product.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Your first poop after giving birth.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poop
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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.
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The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.
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It’s truly best served warm with a fat scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top.
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Democrats are asking The fallout from STAT reporter Lizzy Lawrence’s scoop continues.
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However, in New England, silage corn harvest can extend to late October due to labor constraints, unfavorable soil conditions, and weather variability, which can substantially narrow the window for early cover crop establishment using these conventional drill-seeding methods.
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Carrots prefer deep, loose, fertile, loamy or sandy soil.
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Thank you to everyone who read or contributed to this column over the years, who reached out to me with story ideas or tips, or complimented my terrible artwork.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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The first-ever Sacramento X Games wraps up Sunday, with final competitions in skateboard street and vert, and BMX street, park and dirt.
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How To Clean Your Microwave Using Lemon The acidic nature of lemon juice helps break down dirt and grime while also offering a fresh scent, so using a lemon to clean a microwave is an easy choice.
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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