as in tailor
a person who sews
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
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Recent Examples of sewer
The school said the building’s foundation was settling in a way that could affect boiler and sewer lines, which could render the building uninhabitable with minimum notice.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
Roads, bridges and sewer systems now need constant repair, and school districts are facing the cost of keeping classrooms safe and usable during long stretches of extreme heat.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
To celebrate 40 years of the anthropomorphic turtle brothers, the episode featured cameos from the characters and super-secret sewer clues throughout, and was kicked off by a kick-ass performance from panelist Ken Jeong, who seems to be getting more into the singing side of things this season.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Once it's melted down, the water goes into the sewer system.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2026
Roads, bridges and sewer systems now need constant repair, and school districts are facing the cost of keeping classrooms safe and usable during long stretches of extreme heat.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
To celebrate 40 years of the anthropomorphic turtle brothers, the episode featured cameos from the characters and super-secret sewer clues throughout, and was kicked off by a kick-ass performance from panelist Ken Jeong, who seems to be getting more into the singing side of things this season.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Once it's melted down, the water goes into the sewer system.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewer
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Immediately, the indelible comedy of the scene kicks in, as dancers and singers reenact the dream, which Golde takes as a sign that daughter Tzeitel should marry penniless but hardworking tailor Motel.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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His mother, Laura, was a dietitian, and his father, Grady Wilson, was a tailor.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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