1
as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water spouting from the hose
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2
as in huffing
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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3
as in erupting
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the drain suddenly spouted water and debris
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Recent Examples of spouting
Jones has vowed to keep broadcasting through a new company he’s founded and remains an inflammatory and notable figure in the far-right media system after decades of spouting falsehoods and bigotry.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Nor does anyone spouting rock-hard opinions in recent weeks about Malik Willis with little more than scant and seductive game film.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The play concerns an average guy named Berenger (a character name that Ionesco used in other works, and who seems to share some background details with the playwright) who sees the people around him acting strangely and spouting odd sentiments.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
No Kings hasn’t been hijacked by leftist groups with more extreme agendas, spouting strident anti-American language that’s bound to repel ordinary people.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
For a man of grandeur spouting the imperativeness of German propagation, such a condition would have been a bad and hypocritical look.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
While riding in the back, Colvin feared for her safety, with the two officers spouting lascivious commentary about her looks and one officer even riding beside her in the back.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Nor does anyone spouting rock-hard opinions in recent weeks about Malik Willis with little more than scant and seductive game film.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The play concerns an average guy named Berenger (a character name that Ionesco used in other works, and who seems to share some background details with the playwright) who sees the people around him acting strangely and spouting odd sentiments.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
No Kings hasn’t been hijacked by leftist groups with more extreme agendas, spouting strident anti-American language that’s bound to repel ordinary people.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
For a man of grandeur spouting the imperativeness of German propagation, such a condition would have been a bad and hypocritical look.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
While riding in the back, Colvin feared for her safety, with the two officers spouting lascivious commentary about her looks and one officer even riding beside her in the back.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouting
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Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 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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Crash and fire at major intersection The vehicle crashed at Virginia Parkway and Independence Parkway in McKinney, erupting into flames moments later, according to investigators.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Then began erupting on his trunk, arms, and neck.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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But the public debuts of SpaceX and other companies could add pressure to the Magnificent Seven, given that investors rushing to make space for the IPOs will have to offload existing holdings.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In footage obtained by NBC DFW and Fox 4, Zapata could be seen rushing the resident to safety following the gunfire before being hit by shrapnel in his eye and calling authorities for assistance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Shoppers are raving about this $7 kneeling pad that cushions aging knees against hard, damp, and dirty ground.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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For years, he has been sequestered in their house, ranting, raving and writing nonsensical math equations in hundreds of notebooks.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The trans-Atlantic alliance's founding treaty has no mechanism for suspending or ejecting any of the members, although nations may leave of their own accord one year after notifying the other allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … HEATED EXCHANGE — GOP lawmaker accuses MS NOW host of spewing leftist talking points in fiery clash.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The families are also eager to take away Jones's platform for spewing such conspiracy theories.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
20 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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Those are just a few of the questions that audience members are ranting and raving their way through while exiting the Hayes Theater.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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