as in soil
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
researchers tracked the wild gorillas by following the piles of dung
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The resort itself, a modern build of canvas, stone, and walls of concrete mixed with elephant dung (an ode to the pachyderms and a textural accent) has an intimate atmosphere and just 10 suites.
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Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite the official ban, about 6% of the 1140 sampling events included cattle dung.
—Bygeoffrey Kamadi, science.org, 10 Sep. 2024
To paint a clearer picture of the park’s past, researchers from multiple universities analyzed the steroids present in animal dung — unearthed from lake sediments that range from around 238 B.C. to the present day.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Homes are made of mud and dung, sandals are made of recycled tires, and there are taboos against cutting down live trees and eating wildlife.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite the official ban, about 6% of the 1140 sampling events included cattle dung.
—Bygeoffrey Kamadi, science.org, 10 Sep. 2024
To paint a clearer picture of the park’s past, researchers from multiple universities analyzed the steroids present in animal dung — unearthed from lake sediments that range from around 238 B.C. to the present day.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Homes are made of mud and dung, sandals are made of recycled tires, and there are taboos against cutting down live trees and eating wildlife.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dung
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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This is the largest military conflict on European soil since 1945, and the Continent’s leaders recognize the stakes for their security.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2025
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These instruments are designed to do a variety of work, from studying radiation levels at the landing site to testing out new and better ways to collect and store samples of moon dirt and rock.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2025
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The bathtub and toilets were overflowing with human excrement, and authorities said the mother did not leave any toilet paper or personal hygiene products.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Finally, liquid bat guano and liquid earthworm castings (guano and castings are euphemisms for excrement) are also utilized for foliar fertilization.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Dung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dung. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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