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
Bacteria can enter bathing waters through sewage discharge or agricultural runoff and can pose serious risks to public health.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
These fish were intentionally introduced in the U.S. Southeast by private fish farm and wastewater treatment operators as a means to control algae in aquaculture and sewage treatment ponds.
—Mike Shriberg, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
And crew members tried to keep guests comfortable and safe – even as sewage began flooding parts of the ship.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Last year, prosecutors in the city of Bijie, in Guizhou province, confirmed that more than 10 local karst caves were contaminated with household waste, sewage discharge and livestock farm waste following reports from environmentalists.
—Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
These fish were intentionally introduced in the U.S. Southeast by private fish farm and wastewater treatment operators as a means to control algae in aquaculture and sewage treatment ponds.
—Mike Shriberg, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
And crew members tried to keep guests comfortable and safe – even as sewage began flooding parts of the ship.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Last year, prosecutors in the city of Bijie, in Guizhou province, confirmed that more than 10 local karst caves were contaminated with household waste, sewage discharge and livestock farm waste following reports from environmentalists.
—Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
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Acqua e Farina is no stranger to Yelp honors: In 2023, the modest pizza truck parked in a warehouse district in Kendall was named one of the top 10 pizza restaurants in the country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The recall affects certain models of Lincoln Aviator, F-150 trucks and Mustang vehicles, among others.—
Nilutpal Timsina,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Multiple attachments also come with your purchase (a crevice tool and a pet multi tool), which help to tackle dust in hard-to-reach areas in your home.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Wildfires, blowing dust and ozone are all sources of dangerous air pollution that can trigger breathing difficulties and other health issues.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Trash has overwhelmed cities, and incinerating the refuse can release toxic material into the environment, van Hees said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Garbage/refuse containers not covered as required. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED AND CLEAN: Employee clothing/possessions not stored properly.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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