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as in gutter
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
during the winter, runoff from the spout tends to freeze over and form a dangerous patch of ice on the walkway
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as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spouting from the hose
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as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
a self-important loudmouth who is always spouting about the mess that politicians have made of everything
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as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the drain suddenly spouted water and debris
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Recent Examples of spout
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 July 2025
Artwork throughout the property also nods to H20 with dramatic glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly resembling icicles and flowing water spouts in entrance areas, and nimbus clouds design features in guestrooms.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Grok spouted antisemitic tropes and white nationalist talking points earlier this week in response to user prompts.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Noun
From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 July 2025
Artwork throughout the property also nods to H20 with dramatic glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly resembling icicles and flowing water spouts in entrance areas, and nimbus clouds design features in guestrooms.
—Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Elon Musk’s Grok artificial intelligence chatbot, which has been accused of spouting antisemitic content, has been selected by the Pentagon for a $200 million deal, the xAI company announced on Monday.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 July 2025
Grok spouted antisemitic tropes and white nationalist talking points earlier this week in response to user prompts.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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Find a low spot in the garden where water naturally accumulates after a rainfall or an area near a gutter spout, and plant a rain garden filled with native species suited to those conditions.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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Moving sprinklers away from sidewalks or the street can reduce the formation of puddles, as can cleaning out gutters that could trap water.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
4 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the port attack, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces also hit the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region—a facility within the Rosneft system that produces jet fuel and other materials critical to the Russian military.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aviva, who was operating the jet ski at the time, remains hospitalized, reported WTVJ.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Louisville Metro Government has poured millions into combating the growing housing and homelessness crisis in the city, with $58 million projected to be spent on the downtown Community Care Campus, which will house a family emergency shelter, medical care spaces and behavioral health services.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The loup de mer is crisp-skinned over eggplant caviar, roasted sweet peppers, tomato confit, and basil, finished with a saffron bouillon poured to order.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The hugs stop and the arguments, the phone obsession, and the huffing cold shoulder starts.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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The trail huffs up 1,000 feet per mile, traversing talus slopes and narrow ridgelines en route to a dizzying view of Yellowstone Lake.—
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan,
Outside Online,
3 June 2025
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But then the Rays rallied for two in their half of the eighth, with manager Kevin Cash ejected along the way.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Charette’s vehicle overturned, and he was ejected from it.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Winter Spring Summer Or Fall is coming soon to streaming on Paramount+ Premium.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Listen to the episode Listen to Valley 101 on your favorite podcast app or stream the full episode below.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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At another time, a perpetually anxious comedian who can’t keep from ranting about his paranoid worries about the end of the world probably would not feel like such a helpful guide to life.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Funk Flex recently got blasted on the internet for ranting in response to the verdict about Cassie and her behavior over the last few years.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
3 July 2025
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Obviously, Ramírez plays every day, and as a switch hitter with Hall of Fame aspirations, will always hold the advantage, whether facing a lefty, a righty or some towering extraterrestrial that spits fastballs out of its antennae.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The crowd was eating out of the palm of his hand, hanging on every word spit with that signature rasp.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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