SEWAGE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

sewage

noun

Definition of sewage

as in dust

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 Researchers have identified potential alternatives — including seaweed, cassava waste, single-cell proteins produced by fungi and even sewage. — Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The water and sewage institute has reported interruptions at several water treatment plants due to power outages caused by the quake. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026 After school activities and athletics were either rescheduled, modified or cancelled due to the sewage issue. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 That was again thinking about how that work could mitigate this city problem of sewage runoff in rainwater. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewage

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According to one court filing, walls were streaked with mold and had been left unpainted despite promises for a refresh, and the light fixtures above the table were layered with dust.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
The astronauts were also on the lookout for swarms of lunar dust.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology found that the approach could significantly improve battery life in high-voltage vehicles, including electric trucks and long-range passenger cars.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Haunted truck tours and airboat tours are available separately.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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At an elementary school, Salomon picks up three trash bins full of cafeteria food refuse, including what appears to be leftover Sloppy Joe meat in a clear bag swarmed by flies.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
All night, bits of refuse on the wet floor of the North County Transfer Station have had time to mingle and ferment in the persistent coastal humidity.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuse

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If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
After the ad went viral on social media, Republican candidate for state school superintendent Sonja Shaw called it creepy, weird garbage.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

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