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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
Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 June 2025
It’s constructed with lead-free crystal, and its slanted spout makes for easy, drip-free pouring.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
The controls are the most intuitive, its dispenser spout cleaned the easiest, and the drip tray attached itself much better to the machine.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 June 2025
It’s constructed with lead-free crystal, and its slanted spout makes for easy, drip-free pouring.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Verb
Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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
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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
Noun
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Figuring jets of water springing from pools turned oval by perspective, arches also reminiscent of its headquarters seem to burst to life against the skin.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Funnily enough, the new-to-Amazon film Heads of State starring John Cena and Idris Elba features a big, fat action sequence aboard the presidential jet.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The palest yellow light, sunshine pouring in from another world.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The growth of Newcastle’s women’s team has continued under Mitchell, who poured resources into the squad for their first Championship campaign and formed a strong bond with Becky Langley, the manager.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
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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The intoxicated passenger was recorded grabbing the victim's hair and spitting on her.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Jonathan Groff’s penchant for spitting on audiences became mainstream enough to warrant a joke at the Tonys.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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