GUTTERS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

gutters 1 of 2

noun

plural of gutter

as in drains

a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof one of his chores is to clean leaves and sticks out of the gutters before winter sets in

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as in ditches

a long narrow channel dug in the earth rainwater running off the road into the gutters

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gutters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gutter

as in smelts

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Rain barrel water, for example, is collected from rooftops and gutters where bird droppings and other contaminants may be present. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Other work includes upgrading traffic signals, improving sidewalks, curbs and gutters, adding new pavement markings and signs, and making utility adjustments. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Earlier this month, gutters were stolen from the building’s exterior, Luker said. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 Vines that use rootlets or tendrils to get a grip can squeeze into cracks in mortar and cause damage to window frames, shutters, roof tiles, gutters, and other building materials. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 How Rain Barrels Work Rain barrels collect water from roofs or catchment surfaces through gutters, directing it into a storage container, says Eric Nieusma, a regenerative and organic farmer. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations. — Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Declog gutters, and clean out trash cans, pet food bowls, and compost bins frequently. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

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Noun

Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025

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The partnership fuses ZeroAvia’s cutting-edge aerospace fuel cell expertise with Safran’s deep roots in propulsion, electrification, and fuel cell testing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Zampo, the signature restaurant, fuses Peruvian tradition with Japanese precision for Instagram-worthy dishes served in a space framed by travertine and handcrafted ceramics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

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But Kostyuk, who has done tremendous work of her own this season to add solidity and evenness to a tennis arsenal with impossible peaks, but also deep troughs, had reasons to do much more than feel the agony of missing out.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Conversely, major troughs in the jetstream will form on either side of that giant ridge, one in the Pacific Northwest and another right over New England.

— Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Definition of troughs

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French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of trenches

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For this classic treat, bananas are seared in a butter-brown sugar sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream, which melts slightly from the warmth.

— Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

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