Thesaurus results for COPROLITE

coprolite

noun

Definition of coprolite

as in dung

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Recent Examples of coprolite This single piece of very old poop would later turn into a very large collection of coprolites. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2024 The coprolites contained the remains of fish, insects and plants, and sometimes other prey animals. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 Certain foodstuffs in the coprolites were surprisingly undigested. — Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024 Families can take part in everything from Berserker Boot Camp to the light-hearted (and oddly popular) Poo Week, where kids recreate Viking coprolites using clay and imagination. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for coprolite

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Noun

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.

— Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026

Definition of dung

Noun

Nutrient inputs include decaying leaf litter and bird excrement that are deposited in the pool directly, along with fertilizer runoff and sewage, which enters the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026
Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

Definition of excrement

Noun

To capture the absurdity of OSHA’s influence, Tremaine pointed to how in Season 1 Steve-O jumped off a ladder into a kiddie pool filled with elephant poop.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Mouse poop is usually left in a trail along the rodent's path, while guano is found in piles under roosting spots.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of poop

Noun

Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The performing community challenged that notion, tracing the scat-singing and gesticulations to earlier artists including Black jazz performer Baby Esther Jones and cabaret entertainer Florence Mills.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

Definition of scat

Noun

Mouse poop is usually left in a trail along the rodent's path, while guano is found in piles under roosting spots.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
The accumulation of guano can cause the growth of the histoplasmosis fungus, which can cause severe respiratory problems in humans.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of guano

Noun

When replanting a shrub or turfgrass, add compost or aged manure to the area to improve the soil’s fertility, structure, and drainage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of manure

Noun

The family fought for three hours last July Fourth to stay alive after more than a summer’s worth of rain fell overnight on bone-dry soil, pushing the waterway from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just 45 minutes.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

The Granada cemetery and midden, a discard mound, extended to some 25 acres originally.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
But this is the first time archaeologists have actually unearthed a midden with evidence that people added to it regularly for so many generations.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026

Definition of midden

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