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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5
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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Brands are increasingly pouring those dollars into B2B channels.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
For years, Big Chief Demond was laying concrete and cooking lobsters, pouring all his spare time and money into his creations.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Penguins strengthened their hold on second in the Metropolitan Division by blitzing the Panthers during the first half of the second period, pouring in four goals in less than 10 minutes.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
China, which is pouring state investment into high-tech industries, has announced plans for at least 60 robot training centers across the country.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Sports didn’t come back onto our screens until July 2020, when MLB took the field after a long hiatus, but once the games started up again, the ad money began pouring in.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
North of the stadium, fans pouring from Tri-Rail and Metrorail trains mass marched across Northwest 20th Street, in front of the Sheraton and through the Nu Stadium parking lot, just like fans in cities with proper mass transit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Upgrades will require significant reinforcement of some walls and elevator shafts, though engineers have found ways to do the work by pouring new concrete footings and installing additional steel bracing without significantly impinging on internal spaces or being visible on exterior surfaces.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Brands are increasingly pouring those dollars into B2B channels.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
For years, Big Chief Demond was laying concrete and cooking lobsters, pouring all his spare time and money into his creations.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Penguins strengthened their hold on second in the Metropolitan Division by blitzing the Panthers during the first half of the second period, pouring in four goals in less than 10 minutes.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
China, which is pouring state investment into high-tech industries, has announced plans for at least 60 robot training centers across the country.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Sports didn’t come back onto our screens until July 2020, when MLB took the field after a long hiatus, but once the games started up again, the ad money began pouring in.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
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After a rainy Easter Sunday in Maryland, temperatures will drop below normal for the next few days.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The mighty tiny shellear from Africa The shellear fish (Parakneria thysi) begins its ascent up the vertical wall of the falls in the splash zone at the end of the rainy season (April-May).—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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All Season 3 episodes are currently streaming on Netflix.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The photos show a boat floating over a sea clouded with what the groups say is oil, which appears to be streaming out of a platform.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gone is the long, flowing hair — which accompanied his first five years in the big leagues — and in is a fresh, short cut.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Achane, who had 1,838 yards from scrimmage last season (1,350 yards rushing, 488 yards receiving) falls forward, not backward, at the end of plays despite weighing 191 pounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the team really lacks true playmakers outside of tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, who showed promise as a rookie rushing for 975 yards and five touchdowns.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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And so far, raining bombs on Iran has confirmed the limits of air power.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Long before humans launched satellites, material from space was already raining down on Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Top each with a heaping teaspoon of marmalade, then cover the marmalade with remaining batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The system could make the field wet at Petco Park on Friday evening, where the Padres host the Colorado Rockies.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia adjusted at the break, pushing fullbacks higher and flooding the midfield, and Charlotte had no response.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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