as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the mother cat carefully cleaned poop off her newborn kitten's bottom
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as in scoop
information not generally available to the public
the poop was that the ship would be headed to the war zone within a matter of weeks
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Recent Examples of poop
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Most companies look for creativity only once the poop hits the fan.
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One of Smarty Pants’ buttons has a poop symbol on it, and there a couple of suggestive turns of phrase.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Does that mean his … poop is green?
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The small-but-mighty style fits all of the podcaster’s daily essentials including mascara, dog poop bags, and dental picks.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Most companies look for creativity only once the poop hits the fan.
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One of Smarty Pants’ buttons has a poop symbol on it, and there a couple of suggestive turns of phrase.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Does that mean his … poop is green?
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for poop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poop
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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.
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The team ended up with a jar of elephant dung scent.
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Gomez's outfit, styled by Erin Walsh, featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a scoop neckline and a fringe hem.
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To complete your outfit, grab the matching top that’s similarly made from a lightweight, airy cotton fabric and features front buttons, a scoop neckline, flutter sleeves, and a self-tie closure.
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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.
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The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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The butterfly encircles Larsson's eye, with its wings spanning the whole area from her inner brow to well past its tip.
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Driving into the estate down a dirt track, you’re met with concrete walls that frame the space with gallery-like precision, directing your eyes toward geological features rather than distracting from them.
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Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
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“Poop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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