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noun

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plural of slop
as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal cleaned the slops out of the cow barn

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verb

present tense third-person singular of slop
1
as in splashes
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets she slopped water everywhere when she picked up the full pan

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as in devours
to swallow or eat greedily watched the game while slopping prodigious quantities of beer

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  1. dung
  2. soil
  3. dirt
Noun
  • To paint a clearer picture of the park’s past, researchers from multiple universities analyzed the steroids present in animal dung — unearthed from lake sediments that range from around 238 B.C. to the present day.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Homes are made of mud and dung, sandals are made of recycled tires, and there are taboos against cutting down live trees and eating wildlife.
    Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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  • True lilies need well-draining soil and should be planted in an area that receives full sun or some light shade and within their Hardiness Zone.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike typical droughts, which can develop over extended periods, flash droughts emerge due to a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, intense sunlight, and strong winds, which speed up the drying of soils and vegetation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of soil
Noun
  • Its powerful suction and all-in-one cleaning system handle both vacuuming and mopping, effectively tackling dust, dirt, and spills on all floor types.
    Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • If not, grab your handheld vacuum to remove any dirt, crumbs and dead skin from the cushion.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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