defecate

Example Sentences

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"We've been encouraged to reduce all the time by fencing cattle away from riverbanks, so they don't tread the banks and defecate in the river," said Henry Collins, of the Wylye Valley Farmers.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Consider, then, taking in a mammal that can fell a tree, chew through wire, weighs 30 to 60 pounds full-grown, loves to wrestle, needs to swim and can only defecate in water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

In the cooler months of the year — historically from April to September — snakes become sluggish and may not eat, drink, defecate or even move for weeks at a time.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The gulls on Anacapa are no different — they squawk, screech, fight and defecate everywhere you can see them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023

As the youngsters sort through the stinking stew, thousands of sleek, black buzzards soar in a dark, swirling cloud and defecate on the people below.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario