dunghill

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Recent Examples of dunghill In Shakespeare, Cade’s corpse ends up tossed over a dunghill. Alex Beam, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunghill
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
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
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
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
Noun
  • 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
  • Now, researchers plan to extend their investigations to nearby early settlement sites to determine if Culasawani is a midden or muddle.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
  • No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • France played through the rain and muck to beat Iraq 3-0 behind two goals from Kylian Mbappé.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from irrigation or rainfall, and water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

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“Dunghill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunghill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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