as in tailor
a person who sews
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
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Recent Examples of sewer
Google's center will also contain transmission lines, a sewer lift station and a parking lot.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
In Scotland, construction workers recently found the remains of Iron Age roundhouses while working on a sewer project.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Bennett also said addressing the concerns of Riss Lake residents regarding the neighborhood’s sewer system is among his top priorities as a member of the board.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The conceptual plan is for 100 to 120 townhouses and mid-rise apartments along Route 32, where sewers already exist.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2026
In Scotland, construction workers recently found the remains of Iron Age roundhouses while working on a sewer project.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Bennett also said addressing the concerns of Riss Lake residents regarding the neighborhood’s sewer system is among his top priorities as a member of the board.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The conceptual plan is for 100 to 120 townhouses and mid-rise apartments along Route 32, where sewers already exist.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewer
Noun
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Although public school districts serve these students, other specialized programs in North Texas tailor specific services needed for these student groups.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lopez works at the tailor shop next to the bar.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And in the future, Mimi’s hopes to partner with neighboring small businesses, hold classes for more advanced stitchers and even throw Bachelor watch parties.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the game in June, the Mets provided the group with event space where the knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, needle pointers, sewers and embroiderers could connect with each other.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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