EXCRETE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

excrete

verb

Definition of excrete

as in to secrete

formal to pass (waste matter) from the body or from an organ in the body excrete sweat The kidneys excrete toxins.

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Recent Examples of excrete Your digestive microbiome acts as a gatekeeper in deciding what are nutrients to be absorbed and what are toxins to be excreted, Choden said. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Pedersen says that the museum contacted a scent fabricator, who recommended that the best way to mimic the droppings of this large, plant-eating beast would be to use the scent excreted by a non-extinct, similarly large vegetarian. — Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 After ingestion, the drug is excreted and flows through inadequate wastewater treatment systems, with only 47% of Rio's wastewater effectively treated before discharge into coastal waters. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 On top of predicting which PFAS will accumulate in the body and which will be excreted, researchers also have to contend with a person’s metabolism, the process by which chemicals – including some PFAS – are biologically transformed by the body. — Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for excrete

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Charles scored in the semi-final against Middlesbrough before Tonda Eckert’s side was expelled from contention by the English Football League for attempting to spy on their opponents.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Any college student who supports the organizations will be immediately expelled.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The 2026 World Cup party will go on without any of its three hosts, as Team USA was outclassed 4-1 by Belgium Monday night and eliminated in the Round of 16.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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