spouted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unspouted adjective
Etymology
Origin of spouted
Example Sentences
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In April, at his first news conference since taking office, Kennedy spouted a fountain of misinformation about autism.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
It was a Leavitt classic: she spouted utter nonsense with total conviction.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2025
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
“Yourself,” I say, and he looks at me like I’ve spouted something in a foreign language.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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