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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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Mosquitoes need water to breed, so limit standing water around your home by cleaning gutters and downspouts, removing leaves from low-lying areas and draining dishes under flower pots after rainstorms.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Zone 1 — which extends 30 feet from a building — requires property owners to do things such as clear dead plants, grass as well as leaves and pine needles from yards, roofs and gutters; trim overhanging branches; and keep a 10-foot gap between trees.—
Hannah Ruhoff,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Eaves trough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eaves%20trough. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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