dunghills

Definition of dunghillsnext
plural of dunghill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dunghills
Noun
  • Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Many use manures applied to the surface of the soil every other month through early fall.
    Tom Macklin, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Birds and other animals have helped spread the seeds through their droppings to sensitive ecosystems.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Histoplasma capsulatum – Common in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As the men tumbled down the grade’s shoulder into muck and brush, the speeders rammed together.
    Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Volunteers have been showing up from across Oahu and even from other islands to help clear away muck and debris, Pierce said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Dunghills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dunghills. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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