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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
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The project includes spot replacement of curbs and gutters, new sidewalks at intersections to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and pavement work.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
That includes routine tasks like cleaning gutters and servicing HVAC systems, as well as larger, less frequent replacements like roofing, plumbing, or major appliances.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Clear all rain gutters so water can safely flow away from your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 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
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Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
The project includes spot replacement of curbs and gutters, new sidewalks at intersections to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and pavement work.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
That includes routine tasks like cleaning gutters and servicing HVAC systems, as well as larger, less frequent replacements like roofing, plumbing, or major appliances.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Clear all rain gutters so water can safely flow away from your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 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
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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OpenWorks’ software then fuses data from those sensors to improve detection accuracy and reduce operator workload.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Seshadri added that the interface fuses imagery and voice into a single conversation, allowing users to start with a broad request – such as finding something to watch with family on a Friday evening – and narrow it down to a specific, personalized recommendation.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 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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For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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When the snow melts a wide array of other activities become available.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 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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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Gutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutters. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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