spouted
Americanadjective
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Origin of spouted
Example Sentences
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It was a Leavitt classic: she spouted utter nonsense with total conviction.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025
They misquoted him to his face, misrepresented his work, and spouted cocksure inanities showing with every word that, scientifically speaking, they have no idea what they’re talking about.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
However, Hunga Tonga spouted an unusually high amount of water and low amount of cooling sulfur.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
Roy Jr. was serious, dressed in a green shirt neatly tucked into camouflage pants, and spouted military history and terminology.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023
But I clung grimly, thinking my mast and keel would come back to the surface when she spouted.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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