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as in gutter
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
during the winter, runoff from the spout tends to freeze over and form a dangerous patch of ice on the walkway
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as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spouting from the hose
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as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
a self-important loudmouth who is always spouting about the mess that politicians have made of everything
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as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the drain suddenly spouted water and debris
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Recent Examples of spout
Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, and the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 June 2025
John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 June 2025
Instead, the kids spout facts about sharks, including the predators’ important role in balancing the ocean’s ecosystem.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Noun
The double spouts lasted for around 15 to 20 minutes, and no landfall or damage was reported, Shiveley said.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, and the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 June 2025
Verb
Sometimes, Mount Etna will erupt in the distance, spouting plumes of molten lava and stealing the show.
—John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 June 2025
Instead, the kids spout facts about sharks, including the predators’ important role in balancing the ocean’s ecosystem.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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The project also includes the addition of a new multi-use path and drainage improvements including storm sewer installation, water main upgrades, construction of detention ponds and curb and gutter replacement, officials said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Most houses come equipped with those 24-inch long gutter extenders that do a great job of directing the water away from the foundation but deposit all that stormwater right onto the lawn.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Funnily enough, the new-to-Amazon film Heads of State starring John Cena and Idris Elba features a big, fat action sequence aboard the presidential jet.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Horner said 'Thanks for the offer' and Elkann rang his pilots and told them to spool up the jets.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Once footage of the performance hit the Internet and rave reviews appeared in the U.K. press, offers for festival and headlining gigs soon poured in, leaving the band stunned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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Slowly pour over cake mix to cover dry ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Scientists published fresh data showing that huffing carbon monoxide could boost endurance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
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Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace seem to have huffed an entire boxed set of Friday Night Lights before sitting down to brainstorm Landman.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Cunningham, Sheldon and Sun guard Lindsay Allen were ejected from the game with about 40 seconds left before the Fever took home the victory.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The screw-on lids can forcefully eject upon opening if food, carbonated beverages or perishable drinks like juice or milk have been stored in the bottle over time.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Verb
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How To Watch The Love Island USA Season 7 Finale The Season 7 finale of Love Island USA is available to stream on Peacock.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Here is what the upcoming episode schedule looks like: Episode 4: July 13 Episode 5: July 20 Episode 6: July 27 Episode 7: August 3 Episode 8 / Season Finale: August 10 Episodes 1, 2 and 3 have aired and are available to stream on Max.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The slightest noise from the children could propel him from the room, ranting.—
Noah Hawley,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Musk ranted against the bill after it was amended to end an electric vehicle tax credit at the end of September, opposed to the end of this year.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The intoxicated passenger was recorded grabbing the victim's hair and spitting on her.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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It must also be remembered that the circumstances of Alonso’s first two game spits him against some of the best teams from across the globe, as opposed to season-opening league fixtures against domestic rivals.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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