as in truck
waste material (such as human urine and feces) that is carried away from homes and other buildings in a system of pipes
raw sewage
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Recent Examples of sewage
The pair had to cross enemy lines through the city's sewage tunnels, emerging from drainage grates in the dead of night to meet so Masri could give the singer his newest lyrics.
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Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
The force of the water and sewage on Aug. 5 removed the manhole cover in front of Catsadimas’ law firm off of its footing.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
In Lowndes, approximately 50 percent of households have failing or no sewage systems.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
The Public Service Commission regulates gas, electric, water, phone and sewage companies within Maryland.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
The force of the water and sewage on Aug. 5 removed the manhole cover in front of Catsadimas’ law firm off of its footing.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
In Lowndes, approximately 50 percent of households have failing or no sewage systems.
—Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
The Public Service Commission regulates gas, electric, water, phone and sewage companies within Maryland.
—Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
Noun
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Their cookie and ice cream truck was the real star of the reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As some know, director/screenwriter Elijah Bynum’s harrowing feature has been collecting dust on the shelf for two years due mostly to Majors’ problems, including his conviction of misdemeanor assaults against Grace Jabbari.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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In asthma, the immune system overreacts to harmless environmental elements like pollen, mold, or dust, causing airway inflammation.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Traffic congestion, air, water and noise pollution, excessive plastic usage, flooding, and unsatisfactory refuse collection processes, are just some of the problems the Thai capital has to contend with.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dirty floor was barely visible beneath the immense clutter of half-broken furniture; utensils and cooking appliances were streaked with saucy refuse; and people were packed together, yelling as if there weren’t just two centimeters of void between them.—
Hannah Gold,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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