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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
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.
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Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
Hali Smith
june 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
Boeing’s defense and space division, meanwhile, was booking multi-billion losses on federal contracts spouting big cost overruns.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Noun
Since a hummingbird will only access the feeder spout with its long beak, any food residue anywhere else on the feeder could be an invitation to ants or other insects.
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Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.
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Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
Spitting, spouting water or blowing your nose in the pool are also against the rules.
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Hali Smith
june 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
Boeing’s defense and space division, meanwhile, was booking multi-billion losses on federal contracts spouting big cost overruns.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
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If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
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The victim was riding on the back of the watercraft operated by a 26-year-old man, who had just made a U-turn when the second jet ski, driven by a 27-year-old man and carrying a 28-year-old woman, slammed into them, cops said.
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That might include tax, estate, trust and risk planning; family governance, business advisory and philanthropy services; and more lifestyle-type offerings such as private jet leasing and concierge services.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
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The father was allegedly trying to stop the 17-year-old from huffing butane, according to the post.
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Firefighters said one of the victims was ejected from one of the vehicles.
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Six months earlier, observers believed the space plane had ejected six objects at once, but those were later determined to be debris left over from launch.
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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As thousands of fans streamed toward the stadium last week for the tournament opener, many stopped to snap photos, pet the dog and post videos online.
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Rinderknecht allegedly ranted to passengers about Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, capitalism and vigilantism, The Associated Press reported.
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But, for a pitcher who once famously ranted about fastball velocity, this all seems built on a pretty shaky foundation, given those wildly moving radar gun readings.
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This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album.
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At one point in the series, a frustrated Knicks fan appeared to try to spit at Young.
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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