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 the weeks and months following his tragic passing, Dane's costars and collaborators from across his career poured out their hearts in tribute.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In Lake Michigan, the chief source of drinking water for Chicago and its suburbs, the pellets spread from tributaries and pour out of dozens of sewage treatment plants ringing the lake.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Just say what’s on your mind and let the emotions pour out.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
With the World Cup set to commence, a host of sneakers for the occasion will begin pouring out.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In Lake Michigan, the chief source of drinking water for Chicago and its suburbs, the pellets spread from tributaries and pour out of dozens of sewage treatment plants ringing the lake.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Just say what’s on your mind and let the emotions pour out.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
With the World Cup set to commence, a host of sneakers for the occasion will begin pouring out.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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