spouting

verb

present participle of spout
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 Camera footage recorded June 18 showed the pool occasionally spouting water 20 to 30 feet into the air before returning to an active boil. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Camera observations taken on June 18 showed intermittent episodes of spouting within the pool. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2026 Pay attention to how fast Democratic Socialists of America candidates spouting collectivism are making headway. — Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026 But the true highlight might be the late great Fred Willard, whose performance as a catchphrase-spouting manager will leave you wondering why this movie doesn't get more love. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 Spitting, spouting water or blowing your nose in the pool are also against the rules. — Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026 Boeing’s defense and space division, meanwhile, was booking multi-billion losses on federal contracts spouting big cost overruns. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026 In the middle of a sculptural fountain inspired by the Ilisos river, which once flowed through the neighborhood, stood a modernist iron snail, spouting water. — Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 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. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouting
  1. pouring
  2. huffing
  3. erupting
  4. rushing
  5. raving
  6. ejecting
  7. spewing
  8. ranting
Verb
  • This dispenser has an adjustable pouring spout on the side of the cap for easy portion control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Lee began huffing gasoline at seven years old, court documents stated.
    — Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Definition of huffing
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  • Since erupting Saturday, three fires in Spokane County have destroyed more than 700 structures, displaced tens of thousands of residents and threatened communities.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Female anger is erupting everywhere in the latest installment of Furious.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of erupting
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  • Around the time Few and Far launched, the global NFT market was worth several billion dollars, with celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Justin Bieber and brands such as Nike and Coca‑Cola rushing to launch their own NFTs.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Bears went from 25th in the league in rushing to third last season and gave up just 24 sacks after allowing a league-worst 68 the season before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushing
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  • Aside from his qualities as a coach, staff and players are privately raving about his ability to build strong personal connections in such a short time.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • With over 9,000 reviews on Amazon, people cannot stop raving about this sunscreen.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of raving
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  • In 2023, a Marine Corps pilot died after ejecting from his jet near the base.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Based on witness statements, a jet ski allegedly struck a wake, ejecting the operator into the water, according to DEEP officials.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of ejecting
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  • The restaurant’s unfussy dining room is spiced with colorful murals, among them an ominous bathroom-door piece featuring a toilet spewing orange flames.
    — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of spewing
Verb
  • Trump, ranting for minutes on end about Balogun’s red card on the morning of the match, became the voice of it.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of ranting

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