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Recent Examples of waterspout
The appearance of a double waterspout over Florida Gulf Coast waters drew awe and amazement from witnesses.
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The National Weather Service issued several urgent Special Marine Warnings early Wednesday morning for Florida amid severe thunderstorms capable of generating waterspouts and damaging wind gusts.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
One theory raised was that the boat capsized after being struck by a waterspout (which refers to a tornado over the water), though there may have been more factors at play that contributed to the sinking.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 May 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
The National Weather Service issued several urgent Special Marine Warnings early Wednesday morning for Florida amid severe thunderstorms capable of generating waterspouts and damaging wind gusts.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
One theory raised was that the boat capsized after being struck by a waterspout (which refers to a tornado over the water), though there may have been more factors at play that contributed to the sinking.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 May 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterspout
gutter
Noun
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Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Remove standing water from your flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet dishes, or birdbaths.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Waterspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterspout. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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