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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
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Lids and spouts can quickly become traps for mold, bacteria, and grime, especially in hard-to-reach crevices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The glass container has a pour spout and a spray nozzle so users can fill it up with the oil of their choice to grease pans or top dips.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Lids and spouts can quickly become traps for mold, bacteria, and grime, especially in hard-to-reach crevices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Verb
Boeing’s defense and space division, meanwhile, was booking multi-billion losses on federal contracts spouting big cost overruns.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
That’s the prayerful explanation for the nonsense that spouted this week from the leaders of a football conference that hopes to grow up and be the Big Ten someday.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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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
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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
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An unlicensed operator driving an unregistered boat in the waters of Paradise Island struck an American riding a jet ski.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The six-month pilot transformed methane-rich gas from a California dairy farm’s manure digester into jet fuel that meets ASTM standards for commercial aviation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The father was allegedly trying to stop the 17-year-old from huffing butane, according to the post.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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The crash ejected the rider, who was then struck by another vehicle.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Harrison had 17 points and three rebounds before she was ejected.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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As thousands of fans streamed toward the stadium last week for the tournament opener, many stopped to snap photos, pet the dog and post videos online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Rinderknecht allegedly ranted to passengers about Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, capitalism and vigilantism, The Associated Press reported.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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But, for a pitcher who once famously ranted about fastball velocity, this all seems built on a pretty shaky foundation, given those wildly moving radar gun readings.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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At one point in the series, a frustrated Knicks fan appeared to try to spit at Young.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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