as in tailors
a person who sews
a good sewer who designs her own clothing
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Recent Examples of sewers
For example, radiological releases into public sewers might violate legal limits under the Clean Water Act.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
DeSantis said the state will not help pay for a stadium, but offered to help by paying for roads and sewers, and moving the Department of Juvenile Justice center now adjacent to Hillsborough College.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Buses, taxis, private vehicles, bikes, delivery trucks, street vendors, and pedestrians, jockey around terrorism blockades, trees, sewers, garbage storage, and sidewalks — all competing for space.
—Amy Chester, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
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
Who maintains the streets, sewers and transit lines that serve their students, patients and employees?
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
Salt is carried by runoff into sewers and culverts, then into bodies of water like Scott's Level Branch, and eventually, in many cases, the Bay.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Since the closure of JoAnn Fabrics in spring 2025, crafters, quilters and sewers across Louisville have been finding new places to buy fabric and materials.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
DeSantis said the state will not help pay for a stadium, but offered to help by paying for roads and sewers, and moving the Department of Juvenile Justice center now adjacent to Hillsborough College.
—Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Buses, taxis, private vehicles, bikes, delivery trucks, street vendors, and pedestrians, jockey around terrorism blockades, trees, sewers, garbage storage, and sidewalks — all competing for space.
—Amy Chester, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
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
Who maintains the streets, sewers and transit lines that serve their students, patients and employees?
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
Salt is carried by runoff into sewers and culverts, then into bodies of water like Scott's Level Branch, and eventually, in many cases, the Bay.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Since the closure of JoAnn Fabrics in spring 2025, crafters, quilters and sewers across Louisville have been finding new places to buy fabric and materials.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewers
stitchers
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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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“Sewers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewers. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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