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
Employees adjusted the gates and valves, wastewater was pumped out and treated, and the system was cleaned to remove any remaining sewage.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The river will still become polluted after heavy rainfalls due to runoff from the streets and flushing of city sewage systems.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes serving as a sewage station for your body—filtering and detoxing your blood, breaking down old red blood cells and recycling their iron—and a manufacturing plant of sorts—making key proteins and immune system cells, storing vitamins and minerals and processing your nutrients.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In their filing, the women describe enduring sweltering heat, overflowing raw sewage, mold, poor medical care, lack of basic hygiene items, and pest infestations.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The river will still become polluted after heavy rainfalls due to runoff from the streets and flushing of city sewage systems.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
This includes serving as a sewage station for your body—filtering and detoxing your blood, breaking down old red blood cells and recycling their iron—and a manufacturing plant of sorts—making key proteins and immune system cells, storing vitamins and minerals and processing your nutrients.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In their filing, the women describe enduring sweltering heat, overflowing raw sewage, mold, poor medical care, lack of basic hygiene items, and pest infestations.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
Noun
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CarMax recently listed two 2022 R1T Adventure electric pickup trucks for $51,998, before shipping and fees.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Investigators said Thomas Sanford, 40, of Burton rammed his pickup truck into the church, jumped out and began firing an assault rifle at congregants.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That could be caused by a buildup of dust, dirt and lint on the filter.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even with the business reopening, owner Josh Copus is still running around, covered in dust and paint, either putting finishing touches on his building or helping fellow business owners.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Garbage/refuse containers not covered as required.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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The home was hoarded, covered in refuse and infested with insects.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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