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
Chain restaurants, moldy cutting boards, sewage backups and the usual vermin fill this week’s list restaurants failing inspection in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Florida Keys.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Most of the water and sewage systems were destroyed in Vargas, and the country required assistance for months after the tragedy, with aid groups going in to address health and rehabilitation needs.
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Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Buscadores think the smell might be sewage, but wish to dig to make sure.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
That measure is intended to help pay for county social services programs, such as food assistance and health care, efforts to resolve the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, and staffing, equipment and infrastructure for public safety agencies.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Most of the water and sewage systems were destroyed in Vargas, and the country required assistance for months after the tragedy, with aid groups going in to address health and rehabilitation needs.
—
Uriel Blanco,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Buscadores think the smell might be sewage, but wish to dig to make sure.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
That measure is intended to help pay for county social services programs, such as food assistance and health care, efforts to resolve the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis, and staffing, equipment and infrastructure for public safety agencies.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
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Fresh berries, yogurt, and citrus juices blend into a healthier alternative to ice cream truck treats.
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The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions.
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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The dust has not quite settled on one of this season’s blockbuster trades during NBA free agency.
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It’s often viewed as a dumping ground for human refuse — out of sight, out of mind — and it is structured to prevent prying eyes.
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Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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