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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Recent Examples of gutters

Noun

As a storm approaches, secure outdoor items, reinforce entry points, clear gutters, and know utility shut-off locations. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home. — Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026 Start by making sure your gutters and downspouts are clean and directing water away from your home’s foundation. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutters

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

Definition of drains

Verb

Its radar works alongside visible and thermal cameras to provide continuous situational awareness, while integrated command-and-control software fuses sensor data into a single operating picture.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
The beach and pools are merely steps from the resort, whose architecture fuses the natural environment and pays a nod to its surroundings is an experience in and of itself.

— Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Definition of fuses

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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

Noun

But its owner, Hiro Yonekawa, packs way more into its two rooms, which are full of mostly vintage clothes like mint Burberry trenches (for around $300), graphic tees, men’s dress shirts and women’s tops, hats and handbags.

— New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of trenches

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As Textile Exchange notes, thermomechanical recycling—which essentially melts plastics down to create new pellets—has a couple limitations.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
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

Definition of melts

Noun

Kearns family pushes for change In the wake of the teen's death, the Kearns family pushed for Mason's Law, mandating the marking, guarding and grading of drainpipes in the state.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of drainpipes

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