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
Chicago’s Deep Tunnel and Reservoir Plan to reduce the discharge of street and municipal sewage into the lake received billions of federal dollars.
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Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, some sites offer water and sewage, but no electricity.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
The Riverkeeper group regularly holds clean-ups on and near airport property, often finding tires, litter, sewage, and more.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Delhi’s water supply has long been an issue, and in 1993 the government of the day launched the Yamuna Action Plan, a clean-up strategy intended to overhaul the city’s sewage treatment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
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Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, some sites offer water and sewage, but no electricity.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
The Riverkeeper group regularly holds clean-ups on and near airport property, often finding tires, litter, sewage, and more.
—Nick Caloway, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Delhi’s water supply has long been an issue, and in 1993 the government of the day launched the Yamuna Action Plan, a clean-up strategy intended to overhaul the city’s sewage treatment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewage
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By the time Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa’s Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line of customers had stretched down the block since daybreak, and cars and TV-news satellite trucks circled the parking lot, double parked in front of red curbs.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the heavily Latino area of south Oklahoma City, ICE agents have been patrolling in unmarked vehicles and stopping work trucks of roofers, painters and electricians, Brooks Jimenez said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Images released by police showed a house filled with refuse and multiple dogs, including what appeared to be a mother dog and several puppies.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For most of the year, Raymond works with a crew on bulky item pickups, clearing mattresses, cabinets and other large refuse from the streets.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Sewage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewage. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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