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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
Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
They should then be joined by the Young Republicans who reportedly have been spouting Nazi mottos and ideas.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Make sure your garden hose is empty and turn off and cover your outdoor water spout.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Van Ackers delivered photos of the spouting fountain, which had ceased operating in 2012, to every member of the California Legislature.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
They should then be joined by the Young Republicans who reportedly have been spouting Nazi mottos and ideas.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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Intermittent daytime lane closures will be required for the project, which consists of replacing the concrete median, installing of curb and gutters as well as milling and resurfacing from the intersection to about 800 feet west, according to an Illinois Department of Transportation news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Water that pools near the foundation accelerates the soil-movement problems described above, so inspectors look at slope, gutters and downspouts.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Between the end of February and early April, the price of jet fuel rose by more than ninety per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The British entrepreneur specializes in superyacht sales and charter, private-jet charters, and exclusive Formula 1 experiences through his portfolio of operations that include MyOcean, YourSky, and GP Management, respectively.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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She’s made the ear into which Salieri pours his late-life confessions, and in an even later episode is visited by Alexander Pushkin (Jack Farthing), the Russian writer, who wants to write a play based on the Mozart-Salieri legend.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Spurs, under their third manager of the season, were huffing and puffing in their attempts to blow Wolves’ defence down.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington’s Copium But the White House is huffing its own brand of copium.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Victor Wembanyama reacts after he was ejected for a flagrant foul during the first half of Game 4 in Minneapolis, Sunday, May 10, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 2-2, and everyone will be watching to see how Victor Wembanyama responds after being ejected in the second quarter of Game 4.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The documentary following the band — from magna studios and Sony Music Vision — has been picked up by Disney, with a limited theatrical release on IMAX screens and other cinemas now set for September 11, before streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally later this year.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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After a short run in theaters, the documentary will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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She has also been criticized for not raising her voice on Selection Sundays, as if a conference commissioner could rant and rave more teams in the Field of 68.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This week, Charli XCX ditches the dancefloor on a fuzzy rock song, J Balvin and Ryan Castro make their case for song of the summer with an aerobic track, and Little Simz spits atop a trap beat, once again solidifying her rap icon status.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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Their earliest and biggest target has been Dax, a 32-year-old janitor-turned-rapper from Canada who spits overwrought motivational lyrics over rudimentary beats.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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