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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The common language poured out from volunteers and security guards.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the emotions poured out.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Under the curtain of night, the vibrant capital transforms, coming alive with music, laughter and lights and the rich aroma of culinary cuisines pouring out from the local bars and restaurants.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The joy and, more than that, the relief poured out of Cristiano Ronaldo, his World Cup campaign up and running.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the emotions poured out.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Under the curtain of night, the vibrant capital transforms, coming alive with music, laughter and lights and the rich aroma of culinary cuisines pouring out from the local bars and restaurants.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
The joy and, more than that, the relief poured out of Cristiano Ronaldo, his World Cup campaign up and running.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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“Pour out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20out. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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