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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 jet
a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening kids cooling off under the spout of water from an opened fire hydrant

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Recent Examples of spout
Noun
The center of our galaxy is in the direction of Sagittarius, just above the spout of the teapot. Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026 Like the FreeSip, though, the spout provides straw sipping or tilt-back chugging options. Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
Verb
Pay attention to how fast Democratic Socialists of America candidates spouting collectivism are making headway. Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026 But the true highlight might be the late great Fred Willard, whose performance as a catchphrase-spouting manager will leave you wondering why this movie doesn't get more love. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Draiblate is also a professional violinist, and the process of tuning and mentally preparing for a performance is just as familiar to him as the precise pre-flight procedures for a commercial jet.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The Ultra 2 offers a superior 10ATM rating, meaning it can be submerged to depths of 328 feet (100 meters), an IP69K resistance rating ensuring protection from high-pressure water jets, and the same military endurance certification as the Watch 9.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • The sun pours through its many gaps, creating a constellation of light that illuminates the forest floor below.
    Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
  • Arrabaca is accused of firing a BB gun down the street, pouring flammable liquid in front of the building's employee entrance, setting the liquid on fire and throwing fireworks onto the flames, federal prosecutors said.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
    Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Meanwhile in Boston, England huffed and puffed but could not blow Ghana away.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Collins acknowledged being quite upset at the KSU fan (in a crowd of 2,452) who was ejected by security.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • All five passengers were ejected from the car and were pronounced dead at the scene.
    Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Elaborate fights, the power of music, a controversial work from a master, another superhero movie, and one of the biggest debuts of all time — July 2026 has a lot to stream on premium video on demand.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Keith David leads the voice cast as President Andre Curtis for the project that premieres its first season Sunday, immediately following the season nine finale of Rick and Morty, with episodes set to stream the following day on HBO Max.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump, ranting for minutes on end about Balogun’s red card on the morning of the match, became the voice of it.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Trump only yesterday demanded national airtime to rant about electoral conspiracy theories.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • That’s when a 17-year-old girl spit at an officer when she was asked to leave the area, authorities said.
    WBFF STAFF, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026
  • The final game of their series win against the Colorado Rockies coincided with the second day of the 2026 MLB Draft, when teams start drafting based on outlier tools, senior signability or the statistical analyses their internal models spit out.
    Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026

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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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