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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
Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In 2017, Dellal, then a mechanical engineering student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, helped create a sustainable, cost-effective system for deicing roofs and gutters as part of a class capstone project.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Massive heavy columns of ice are pulling away downspouts, gutters, and wires.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But they’re also attracted to soft or moisture-damaged wood in your home, such as near chimneys and gutters, window sills, and door frames.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Ratia recommends adding more insulation to your attic, increasing attic ventilation, and installing heat ropes in your gutters.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Applicants must have an LADWP account, proof of property ownership, between 1,000 to 3,000 square feet of green lawn in their front yard, rain gutters on the front of their house and live in an eligible community.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Rincon will pave over 1,200 feet of the road and add curbs, gutters and other improvements, Frankel said, and there will be no changes to the adjacent regional park.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
All gutters and drains should be cleaned of ice, snow, and other debris, the agency said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Other modern improvements from top to bottom include installing a new boiler, water heaters, and gutters, plus fire escape upgrades, landscaping the exterior, and upgrading the front patio.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026
In 2017, Dellal, then a mechanical engineering student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, helped create a sustainable, cost-effective system for deicing roofs and gutters as part of a class capstone project.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Massive heavy columns of ice are pulling away downspouts, gutters, and wires.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
But they’re also attracted to soft or moisture-damaged wood in your home, such as near chimneys and gutters, window sills, and door frames.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Ratia recommends adding more insulation to your attic, increasing attic ventilation, and installing heat ropes in your gutters.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Applicants must have an LADWP account, proof of property ownership, between 1,000 to 3,000 square feet of green lawn in their front yard, rain gutters on the front of their house and live in an eligible community.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Rincon will pave over 1,200 feet of the road and add curbs, gutters and other improvements, Frankel said, and there will be no changes to the adjacent regional park.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
All gutters and drains should be cleaned of ice, snow, and other debris, the agency said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutters
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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
Noun
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stock tanks, also called cattle troughs, are essentially giant metal water bowls for livestock.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Water collected in the mesh drips down and is collected into troughs.—
Daniella Garcia Almeida,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, her street style is more relaxed, featuring long leather trenches, loose jeans, track pants, and tank tops.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The unconscious Moon fuses with dark Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, and their meeting in your sign amplifies your presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film is a wild, funny, lustful, food-centric quest that fuses Western moviemaking styles with Japanese ideas.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 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
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The snowpack that builds up over the winter in the Sierra Nevada slowly melts to feed rivers and reservoirs through the spring and summer.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anchored to the ocean floor, the curtain would act as a physical barrier, limiting the flow of warm seawater that melts the ice shelf from below.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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
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There are the remains of seven aqueducts in the park, including the Felice (or Felix) Aqueduct, built in the 1580s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Gutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutters. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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