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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Recent Examples of dung
Ancient Egyptians saw some scarabs as representations of new life because the insects are known for rolling balls of dung and then laying their eggs in them, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
To anyone sane who respects basic American norms and traditions, these firms are doing their job — and the abuse of executive power to treat them roughly as one might a terrorist organization is to cast the rule of law into a dung heap.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Another 18 dung dots decorated the cabinets, floors and shelves.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Actions mattered more than words, and Nuwan’s were as repugnant as elephant dung.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
To anyone sane who respects basic American norms and traditions, these firms are doing their job — and the abuse of executive power to treat them roughly as one might a terrorist organization is to cast the rule of law into a dung heap.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
Another 18 dung dots decorated the cabinets, floors and shelves.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Actions mattered more than words, and Nuwan’s were as repugnant as elephant dung.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dung
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dung
Noun
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In Soggy Soil Slow-draining soil presents a host of problems for tomato plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Weed treatment can leave behind bare patches of soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Submerge the greens in a large bowl of water and swish them around with your hands to loosen any dirt or grit on the leaves.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
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Start by clearing the garage floor and using a broom to get rid of solid dirt and road salt.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The virus is typically transmitted through rodent excrement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bedbug excrement appears as black spots on bedding or furniture.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Dung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dung. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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