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
In addition, untreated sewage commonly contains potentially hazardous compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and biocides, a category including pesticides and antiseptics.
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Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Wednesday that urges the federal government to pressure Mexico to end the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The river, which has been plagued with raw sewage from Tijuana for decades, was recently named the country’s second most endangered river by the group American Rivers.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Well, that germ-grabbing capability could soon put the particles to work as sewage monitors in rivers.
—Ben Coxworth
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025
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Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Wednesday that urges the federal government to pressure Mexico to end the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The river, which has been plagued with raw sewage from Tijuana for decades, was recently named the country’s second most endangered river by the group American Rivers.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Well, that germ-grabbing capability could soon put the particles to work as sewage monitors in rivers.
—Ben Coxworth
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
Noun
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Most of the deaths, at least 45, occurred at an intersection in southern Gaza's city of Khan Younis, where a large crowd of people had amassed waiting for trucks to enter carrying flour.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Noun
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This more comprehensive rating offers the same water resistance, but now adds protection from dust and other small particles.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Then, at the end of each day, Bridges returns to his private quarters, relieves himself, and showers the dust and blood from his body.—
Simon Parkin,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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For decades, our workers have swept the streets and then put the refuse in bags next to the garbage pails on street corners.—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Soon, the four of them were crowded around the trash bin, picking through the refuse and arguing.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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