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
Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
Penguin poop may be playing a key role in keeping climate change in check over Antarctica, new research published May 22 finds.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 May 2025
What to do instead: Cap every poop attempt at five minutes, Dr. Kassim says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 May 2025
There are a few downsides to having pets, and cleaning up poop is one of the biggest.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Parade: Refresh your collection of undergarments with thongs, bralettes, and more pieces from $6.
PetSmart: Find dog food, cat treats, poop bags, and lots of other goodies for your furry friends from just 47 cents — yes, cents!
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
Penguin poop may be playing a key role in keeping climate change in check over Antarctica, new research published May 22 finds.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 May 2025
What to do instead: Cap every poop attempt at five minutes, Dr. Kassim says.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 May 2025
There are a few downsides to having pets, and cleaning up poop is one of the biggest.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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