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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Its convenient size fits on any countertop space, and the kettle’s large pour spout has a filter that allows steady streaming pours.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
She’s started spouting nonsense—junkies are always lying.
—Constance Debré, Harpers Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Handheld steamers are compact and lightweight, featuring a small tank for water and a spout for directing the steam.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Its convenient size fits on any countertop space, and the kettle’s large pour spout has a filter that allows steady streaming pours.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Shortly after, Abel’s manager, Lee (Barry Keoghan), storms in, spouting off inspirational soundbites to rev up his star.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
She’s started spouting nonsense—junkies are always lying.
—Constance Debré, Harpers Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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Clean gutters regularly so water flows away from your house and doesn’t back up into the soffits and under the roofline.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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According to specifications provided by INDOT, the roundabout will consist of a 140-foot diameter roundabout with one 19-foot circulatory travel lane bordered by concrete curb and gutter and a 15-foot truck apron.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Rwanda also has been accused of exploiting eastern Congo's minerals, used in smartphones, advanced fighter jets and much more.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Three — and then five — pyrotechnic jets resembling a peacock’s tail feathers issue from a box with two semicircular sides.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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This can be difficult for founders who have poured their heart and soul into building their company.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Congratulatory comments come pouring in from friends and peers.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Scientists published fresh data showing that huffing carbon monoxide could boost endurance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
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Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace seem to have huffed an entire boxed set of Friday Night Lights before sitting down to brainstorm Landman.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Home plate umpire Ramon De Jesus called strike three on Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman, and he immediately got ejected after arguing the call.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Until 2006, patent holders could presumptively obtain a court injunction that ordered infringers to stop using their invention (akin to a landowner’s legal right to eject trespassers camping on their property).—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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As of July 1, officers in Detroit continue to search for the gunman following the double-fatal shooting Friday, June 27, at Skinner Park, police said in a news briefing streamed by WXYZ.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The hour will be available everywhere comedy is streamed or sold starting on July 29.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Skinheads in Doc Martens with their Hitler salutes, Orthodox mystics ranting about a greater Mother Russia.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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According to The Guardian, more disturbing videos emerged, from Ford allegedly staggering around a room and ranting about killing someone to him calling the city police chief a derogatory name and attempting a Jamaican accent.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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As employees attempted to restrain Perry, the woman could be seen spitting at the victim.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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Footage of a violent outburst aboard a Southwest Airlines flight shows a woman spitting, screaming, and yanking another passenger's hair as shocked travelers look on.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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