GUTTERS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

gutters 1 of 2

noun

plural of gutter

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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as in ditches

a long narrow channel dug in the earth rainwater running off the road into the gutters

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gutters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gutter

as in smelts

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Recent Examples of gutters

Noun

Officials urged displaced residents to check on their properties, clear gutters and remove debris before the rain arrives. — Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Infrastructure funding would be used to maintain pavement, curbs, gutters, alleys, bridges and culverts throughout the city. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles. — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Keep photos of the roof, gutters and attic from year to year, because that visual record is the fastest way to see change. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Address problems promptly to keep gutters working and protect your home. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 30 Sep. 2026 Mosquitoes need only one tablespoon of water to breed, so areas like rain gutters, birdbaths or buckets with stagnant water are all possible breeding sites. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Having never cleaned my rain gutters since becoming a homeowner five years ago, I was stunned to learn that this annoying task should be completed once, if not twice, a year. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutters

Noun

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.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
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.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025

Definition of drains

Verb

Created in the 17th century, Japan’s Fujiko faith fuses Shinto and esoteric Buddhism in its reverence for Mount Fuji, the country’s highest peak.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026
The film fuses horror and crime with Hong Kong spiritual folklore, and is aimed at fans of midnight movies and cult cinema.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fuses

Noun

And there are six possible ways for two crests and two troughs to meet, causing the waves to completely cancel out and produce a flat surface (destructive interference).

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Their Angora goats and Rambouillet sheep roam over the land, stopping at a network of water troughs.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of troughs

Noun

Sharp suits and smoking jackets came alongside cocoon shapes, functional hunting jackets, double-breasted trenches and generous winter coats, with longer lengths and full collars suggesting the urban style of the 1980s and ’90s.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Once summer’s squarely behind her, the royal wears a steady rotation of coat dresses, trenches, blazers, and every other type of outerwear under the sun.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trenches

Verb

Step into this red light foot wrap and watch as your fatigue melts away.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a 3D printing method, a laser selectively melts layers of metal powder to form complex internal passages and cavities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of melts

Noun

Others are refurbished remnants of the 20th century, with retention pools sporting planters that are actually slices of concrete drainpipes.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Kearns family pushes for change In the wake of the teen's death, the Kearns family pushed for Mason's Law, mandating the marking, guarding and grading of drainpipes in the state.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of drainpipes

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