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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
Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The report added that the easiest way to sell a house is basic maintenance—think cleaning gutters, resealing grout in the kitchen and bathrooms, and having heating and air conditioning units serviced regularly.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Simpson said property owners should regularly clear their roofs and gutters, maintain debris-free space around the property, and have plans mapped out for what to take, such as pets and medicines, if told to quickly evacuate.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Earwigs can take up residence in matted leaves and tree debris in gutters and downspouts, so scheduling bi-annual gutter cleanings can help keep the insects at bay.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
An inspector can check grading, gutters, downspout drainage, crawl space conditions and signs of past water intrusion.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Possible mosquito breeding areas can include fish ponds, swimming pools, spas, standing water, tree holes, containers, bird baths, roof gutters, pet water bowls, street gutters, wading pools and watering troughs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Noun
When on a ladder, use a four-prong garden tool in a plowing motion to push leaves out of gutters.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The report added that the easiest way to sell a house is basic maintenance—think cleaning gutters, resealing grout in the kitchen and bathrooms, and having heating and air conditioning units serviced regularly.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
Simpson said property owners should regularly clear their roofs and gutters, maintain debris-free space around the property, and have plans mapped out for what to take, such as pets and medicines, if told to quickly evacuate.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Earwigs can take up residence in matted leaves and tree debris in gutters and downspouts, so scheduling bi-annual gutter cleanings can help keep the insects at bay.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
An inspector can check grading, gutters, downspout drainage, crawl space conditions and signs of past water intrusion.
—Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Possible mosquito breeding areas can include fish ponds, swimming pools, spas, standing water, tree holes, containers, bird baths, roof gutters, pet water bowls, street gutters, wading pools and watering troughs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 May 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
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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They're mostly found in the swamps, sloughs, wetlands, and drainage ditches of the western coastal plain, and are occasionally found around rivers and lakes.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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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
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Peaks, troughs, breaks, beginnings, and endings shape the quality of decisions.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Similar hard-substrate communities were also observed on rocks in the Aleutian, Kuril‑Kamchatka, Atacama, Puysegur, Atacama, and Mussau trenches.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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From underwater trenches to sea caves, there are myriad spaces where undiscovered creatures may be lurking.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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His bed, the Authenticity, fuses the designer’s West African heritage with British craftsmanship.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kristen Wiig in a voice-over role also melts hearts as the lovable Roboto.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Building eerie musical patterns, Finnis just as easily melts the sound away.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2026
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Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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“Gutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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