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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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Recent Examples of gutters
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Walz never seemed more animated than when a podcaster asked him to expound on the topic of residential rain gutters.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Clogged gutters and downspouts.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Fleischer, a recreational hockey player, likes his ice on a rink and not forming into gargantuan structures that weigh down the facia or gutters.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Basement moisture can come from multiple sources, and inspectors often look closely at common entry points like grading, gutters, and down spouts that direct water toward the foundation.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should create defensible space by clearing dry brush, leaves, and other flammable materials away from structures and keeping gutters and roofs free of debris.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026
Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Walz never seemed more animated than when a podcaster asked him to expound on the topic of residential rain gutters.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Clogged gutters and downspouts.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Fleischer, a recreational hockey player, likes his ice on a rink and not forming into gargantuan structures that weigh down the facia or gutters.
—Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
Basement moisture can come from multiple sources, and inspectors often look closely at common entry points like grading, gutters, and down spouts that direct water toward the foundation.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should create defensible space by clearing dry brush, leaves, and other flammable materials away from structures and keeping gutters and roofs free of debris.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutters
Noun
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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
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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 sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Euro model, which has been more accurate in handling these shortwave troughs over the next week, has a major ice storm occurring as the rain arrives.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Producers are looking at factors like cost of labor combined with the time and material costs of driving around to check wells or troughs — areas where Ranchbot might be able to lend an assist.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Just offshore, Mafia Island Marine Park is home to vibrant coral reef systems and elaborate trenches ideal for diving.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The crispy blonde beer next door earned this top seed in those trenches, but the Newport brew's big run ended in the Final Four against the eventual champ, Crazy Norse, also from Kentucky.—
Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her debut novel fuses music, science fiction, and consciousness into a luminous tapestry that challenges humanity to dream bigger and love deeper.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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New Scenic Café On the outskirts of Duluth heading toward Two Harbors, the New Scenic Café fuses Scandinavian and American-style dining in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with lake views and a garden space.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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When the snow finally melts, Sutton shifts into biking trails, mountaintop camping and yoga, festivals, and one of Canada’s steepest zip lines.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutters. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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