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Recent Examples of eaves trough
Gutters in the shape of troughs are installed along the eaves, which is why they are sometimes referred to as eaves troughs.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eaves trough
gutter
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Beyond pipe replacements, some residents on the east side have been waiting for the city to add sidewalks and underground gutters as many communities still have a ditch gutter system to manage the water, which can be problematic for nearby homes due to flooding risk.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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While some paid to have headstones moved, many stayed in San Francisco and were later used in building projects including gutters and a breakwater.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Eaves trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20trough. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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