as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
a tracker who could identify any animal from its scat alone
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Recent Examples of scat
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The film directed by Mike Roth is clearly a labor of love for all concerned, with enough Easter eggs and in-jokes to please even the most ardent Batman enthusiasts, including one referencing George Clooney’s nipple-featuring Batsuit and Bruce and Damian happily scatting the Batman TV show theme.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The team started by looking for the tell-tale signs of snow leopards–footprints, scat, and scratch marks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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Noun
He was arraigned on charges of loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass, evading arrest on furry feet, scatting rubbing and a bunch of summaries for smelling bad.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The film directed by Mike Roth is clearly a labor of love for all concerned, with enough Easter eggs and in-jokes to please even the most ardent Batman enthusiasts, including one referencing George Clooney’s nipple-featuring Batsuit and Bruce and Damian happily scatting the Batman TV show theme.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2023
Verb
Clad in survival suits and headlamps, Jennifer Sevigny and Amanda Summers are heading back from a harbor seal gathering in Port Susan Bay with dry bags full of seal scat.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The team started by looking for the tell-tale signs of snow leopards–footprints, scat, and scratch marks.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scat
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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.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Rodent dung found on pet food shelves at a Fort Lauderdale Family Dollar 951 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Inspector Timothy O’Neil slapped a Stop-Use Order on the pet food aisle of the Fort Lauderdale store at 951 Sunrise Blvd.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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The Wolf & Shepherd Crossover Plain Toe Derby Shoes are $87 off and sharp enough for weddings or work trips.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The world’s second-largest economy continues to face a range of challenges, from job insecurity among the younger generation to sharp downturns in the property sector, once a cornerstone of the country’s economic growth.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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So, just recently, in – in the Midwest, that work by NOAA and the weather forecasting system and the labs helped give information about how to get out of the way of a tornado two hours in advance, not 15 minutes or 13 minutes, but two hours.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Fried threw one more pitch, a changeup, to get out of the inning and then showed the Yankees the blister.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The practical pick efficiently drains excess water for healthier soil.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Verb
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That bull sharks swim up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico and occasionally troll the waters.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The randomness is endemic to how Gen Z is trolling reality right now.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Noun
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If your windows are heavily dirty, let the solution sit for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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But after Freddie Freeman worked a four-pitch walk, Smith pounded a first-pitch sinker into the dirt.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The track begins with Winter’s distinct vocals warbling and wobbling over a tender percussion groove.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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The famous John Williams fanfare that blasted Star Wars onto our screens had appreciably less impact than even a standard screen would now offer, let alone IMAX and Dolby Cinema premium offerings while at some parts of the film, the sound warbled a little, before returning to normal.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Black Francis and Emma Richardson — who joined the band in 2024 — crooned the grungy, guitar heavy tune.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Since people started crooning her lyrics to pets, children, each other and the camera earlier this year, the song has been used in 17 million videos and racked up more than 27 billion views worldwide via the app, according to ABC News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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“Scat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scat. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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