SEWAGE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

sewage

noun

Definition of sewage

as in dust

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 Untreated sewage, industrial waste and debris from Mexico into the Tijuana River and southern San Diego has exposed thousands of San Diego residents to contaminated air and water. — Samhita M Ilango, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Then, in October, Bolivia’s legislature passed Law 2029 (the Drinking Water and Sanitation Law), which would allow for the privatization of Bolivia’s drinking water and sewage services. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 PennEnvironment's report said contamination from sewage overflow, septic systems and manure from farms can carry bacteria into waterways. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 For now, the most recent data show that levels of coronavirus in sewage are a fraction of last summer’s peak. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sewage

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Heavy grease and dust accumulation was on the makeup air return ducts and on ceiling tiles.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Ceiling Fans Ceiling fan blades are prime spots for dust to collect.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dust

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The Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea -- A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Private refuse-hauling companies would also pay higher franchise fees.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuse

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William Gottlieb’s suit also notes that Urban Zen hosts catered gatherings that generate food garbage, therefore creating fodder for the rats.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Once on the first floor, state police found that this area of the home was also cluttered with various things as well as large black garbage bags filled with unknown items, the search warrant said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

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