1
as in streaming
to cause to flow in a stream
she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout
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2
as in flowing
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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3
as in rushing
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in raining
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella
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as in heaping
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pouring
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.
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Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In a bid to get rid of the algae, National Park workers were seen pouring containers of 12% hydrogen peroxide into the pool.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Videos circulating on social media earlier this month showed workers pouring 12% hydrogen peroxide into the Reflecting Pool.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.
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Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.
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Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
While Units 3 and 4 at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant remain operational, work to replace them has already begun, with concrete pouring for Units 7 and 8 scheduled to start in March 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
While pouring sand from one container to another, Chakraborty appears to be overcome with dust.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.
—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In a bid to get rid of the algae, National Park workers were seen pouring containers of 12% hydrogen peroxide into the pool.
—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Videos circulating on social media earlier this month showed workers pouring 12% hydrogen peroxide into the Reflecting Pool.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Assemble the dessert by pouring the batter into a prepared pan and cover with the crumb topping.
—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.
—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
While Units 3 and 4 at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant remain operational, work to replace them has already begun, with concrete pouring for Units 7 and 8 scheduled to start in March 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
While pouring sand from one container to another, Chakraborty appears to be overcome with dust.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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The rainy season in South Florida attracts more amphibious jumpers to home yards — and every pet owner should fear one kind.
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The pastel hallways outside of the locker areas bounce light off one another, all streaming in from the large surrounding windows.
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Zatima is currently streaming Season 4B, which runs until July 7.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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With the flip of a light switch and the familiar clunk of a VHS tape sliding into a VCR, memories come rushing back for many collectors and movie lovers.
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Poor planning or rushing decisions can lead to costly and inconvenient design mistakes.
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While paradegoers marched through downtown, there was no confetti raining over the city.
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The tournament has been beset with fears over seat pricing and turnout, but the Azteca stadium was full and in carnival mode, with beer and paper sombreros raining from the stands.
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The attack’s value is both symbolic and economic, bringing the reality of war home to ordinary Russians through widespread disruption and heaping pressure on the production capacity that powers Moscow’s war efforts.
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And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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