as in soils
solid discharge from farm animals that is used to make soil better for growing plants
a bag of cow manure
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Recent Examples of manures
Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
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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
Composted manures, leaves, seaweed, and woodchips can all be used as organic fertilizers.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Composted manures, leaves, seaweed, and woodchips can all be used as organic fertilizers.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manures
droppings
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Birds and other animals have helped spread the seeds through their droppings to sensitive ecosystems.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Histoplasma capsulatum – Common in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Manures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manures. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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