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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
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
The spout appeared to be created from a stalk of bamboo.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Edward isn’t the only person on the show who spouts this nonsense, though, which makes the world of Prime Target so oddly endearing.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Ferreira sobs hysterically, spouts horrific recounts of an abusive childhood, and slowly opens up, all in the span of a two-hour film.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
The spout appeared to be created from a stalk of bamboo.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
In addition to spouting off interesting bald eagle facts, volunteers help visitors view the birds through spotting scopes and binoculars.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Edward isn’t the only person on the show who spouts this nonsense, though, which makes the world of Prime Target so oddly endearing.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spout
Noun
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Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage. Pests and diseases.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The state pays for a roadway 18-feet wide, not including curbs and gutters.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nevada takes a crack at it Record high egg prices prompted Nevada lawmakers to unanimously back suspending their cage-free egg law Denver Public Schools sues Trump administration to block immigration raids at schools A Navy jet crashed off the coast of San Diego.—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Other factors that Homendy mentioned were that the regional jet pilots appear to have received a warning from an onboard collision avoidance system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Place the whole or chopped vegetables into a jar and pour in the brine.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Musk poured money into the group during the 2024 elections, as part of his efforts to support the candidacy of Donald Trump and other Republicans running for office.—
Jack Birle,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rather than obediently following instructions, the Labrador made his displeasure known in an unmistakably human-like manner—growling, whining and huffing in defiance while facing his owners.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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And of course, Dennis Hopper, huffing nitrous oxide as rapist, gang leader Frank Booth is a vision of male bestiality ripped out of a Francis Bacon painting (Lynch has acknowledged Bacon as a key influence on his work).—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As Mavericks fans were being ejected from the stadium, Nowitzki was out in Los Angeles, sitting in the stands to show Dončić his support.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Gone are the days in the NBA when the West, led by Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond at the Cow Palace in 1967, snapped a four-game losing streak with an upset over an East team in a game so intense coach Red Auerbach of the Celtics was ejected.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For Paramount+ Essential subscribers, episodes will be available to stream the day after the episode airs.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Wicked—the hit musical that earned Oscar nominations for Best Picture and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande—is coming soon to streaming on Peacock.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the unspeakably indulgent more-than-two-hour lead-up to this moment, Tykwer has given each of his characters both an escapist musical number and a chance to rant and scream their lungs out.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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And while posts regarding his actions are definitely relevant, a post just ranting about him is not.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the cabin, an ember from the fire spits out onto the floor and flames begin to surround Van.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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There would be fire hoses and spitting dogs and police nightsticks to contend with.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Spout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spout. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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