outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow
Examples of outpouring in a Sentence
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Other No Kings protests were held in many Chicago suburbs including La Grange, Lisle, Naperville, Evanston and many other Chicago suburbs as well as throughout the entire country in a massive outpouring of protest against the Trump administration.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
There’s been an outpouring of grief since news arrived that Brian Wilson died at the age of 82.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
In an update following the initial news, the campaign page said a funeral for Lailah will take place this weekend and thanked friends and family for their outpouring of support.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
-ˌpōr-iŋ
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out
b
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