as in tailor
a person who sews
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
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Recent Examples of sewer
If the drafts faintly smell of a sewer, the plumbing drain traps are likely missing the water.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The state’s Clean Water Fund contributes millions each year to help remediate combined sewer overflows.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
In Virginia, the company has committed more than $25 million for water and sewer upgrades near one data center campus.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The Michigan Department of Transportation is handling the work, which includes emergency water and sewer pipe repairs.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
The state’s Clean Water Fund contributes millions each year to help remediate combined sewer overflows.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2026
In Virginia, the company has committed more than $25 million for water and sewer upgrades near one data center campus.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
The Michigan Department of Transportation is handling the work, which includes emergency water and sewer pipe repairs.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewer
Noun
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Second to going commando, these 20 lightweight, nearly invisible styles won’t let a panty line ruin your workout class (or your tailor’s hard work).—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her coat was a thoughtful choice, as Kerr is a second-generation bespoke tailor based in London, and the coat was made from Johnstons of Elgin wool, a Scottish heritage brand.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 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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Creators on TikTok are inspiring a new wave of stitchers with seasonal ideas that double as decor or gifts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Sewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewer. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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