stool

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Recent Examples of stool Among the notable discounts is this upholstered bar stool, which adds a polished touch to any kitchen island. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Researchers sent identical stool samples to seven different companies and expected matching answers. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 The proven path to better gut health has not changed and needs no at-home stool test. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 The same stool sample sent to different companies can deliver different results, based on which methods are being used. Will Stone, NPR, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stool
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 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

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

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