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Recent Examples of chute
But climbing back up the icy chute seemed dangerous.
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Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Behind the fireplace, a primary bedroom features a large walk-in shower and soaking tub in the bathroom, plus a walk-in closet and a washer and dryer next to a convenient laundry chute connected to the upstairs bedroom.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Both boys gained entry by climbing up through the toy chute on the front of the machine.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The fountain drink machine had slimy debris inside the ice chute.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Behind the fireplace, a primary bedroom features a large walk-in shower and soaking tub in the bathroom, plus a walk-in closet and a washer and dryer next to a convenient laundry chute connected to the upstairs bedroom.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Both boys gained entry by climbing up through the toy chute on the front of the machine.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The fountain drink machine had slimy debris inside the ice chute.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chute
Noun
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In natural lakes, good cover includes the rhizomes (root systems) of white water lily or open cavities within curtains of hardstem bulrush.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the first photo, the reality star’s cat can be seen sniffing her white water bottle with a gorgeous bowl of green fruits and a green-and-white bouquet of flowers filling the frame in the foreground.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the fact that the movie cuts back to the staff poring over pages without ever mentioning a social-media plan, a digital breakout post, or how the video shoot of this interview will be Ginsu-ed into TikTok clips tells you how stuck in the idealized past Prada 2 is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Feature film production led the way, as shoot days rebounded to the highest level in two years.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thrill seeking SeaWorld Orlando rolled out its first thrill ride — Journey to Atlantis, a flume experience with a roller coaster stretch — in 1999.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Chute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chute. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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