pour out

verb

poured out; pouring out; pours out
: to freely express (an emotion) : to talk freely about (something personal)
I listened while he poured out his anger and frustration.
She poured out the whole story.

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In videos shared by the outlet, firefighters could be seen making their way into the subway station as smoke poured out of the entrance. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 Crowds thrust flashing foam glowsticks in the air, moving them to the beat of the throwback club music pouring out of the venue’s speakers. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Light a candle, say a prayer, pour out a drink— find something that feels meaningful to you to honor the gift that was her presence. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 The payload, more than 60,000 pairs of Nike sneakers, poured out into the sea. Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pour out

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“Pour out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20out. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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