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as in drains
a pipe or channel for carrying off water from a roof
one of his chores is to clean leaves and sticks out of the gutters before winter sets in
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Recent Examples of gutters
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Clean Gutters Make sure gutters are cleaned regularly so water flows away from your house.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Declog gutters, and clean out trash cans, pet food bowls, and compost bins frequently.
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Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.
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David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 June 2026
Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
That includes routine tasks like cleaning gutters and servicing HVAC systems, as well as larger, less frequent replacements like roofing, plumbing, or major appliances.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Noun
Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Clean Gutters Make sure gutters are cleaned regularly so water flows away from your house.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Declog gutters, and clean out trash cans, pet food bowls, and compost bins frequently.
—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.
—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 June 2026
Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
That includes routine tasks like cleaning gutters and servicing HVAC systems, as well as larger, less frequent replacements like roofing, plumbing, or major appliances.
—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutters
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.
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But the gold seekers, the ‘49ers, immediately set to digging ditches and canals to divert water, and so the new state soon allowed that practice, too.
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.
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After recent forays into darkly psychedelic drone music, the Mexican American producer returns to the dancefloor with an album that fuses techno and guaracha into a throbbing polyrhythmic juggernaut.
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Its style fuses techniques from American wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling with aerial acrobatics and performance elements.
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Conversely, major troughs in the jetstream will form on either side of that giant ridge, one in the Pacific Northwest and another right over New England.
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Peaks, troughs, breaks, beginnings, and endings shape the quality of decisions.
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The incident happened after two trenches collapsed in Oakland County in the last 24 hours.
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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Once dense and lumpy, the balm is now a silky and lush oil that melts away impurities while leaving my skin hydrated.
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For example, cones from the sand pine can shield seeds for years, only to release them as the heat from low-intensity fires melts their resin and opens their scales.
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
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Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.
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Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel.
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.
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“Gutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutters. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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