as in exodus
a flowing or going out
the roadways around the new plant are being widened to handle the expected outpour of vehicles at the end of the day shift
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Recent Examples of outpour
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
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Noun
The announcement was met with an outpour of messages from celebrities, artists, and longtime admirers of Vō.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
Since the law was first presented in congress two weeks ago, there has been outpouring against it.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
Noun
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Following a free-agency exodus of key defensive players from their 2022 NFL Draft class, the Chiefs went defense-heavy in this year’s draft, using their first four of seven total picks on players for that side of the ball.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Both companies will likely report weaker earnings in the second quarter because the Iran war has reduced traffic flows and parking demand — in Dubai more than in other emirates, due to an exodus of expats and the absence of tourists.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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At the heart of this experience is the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, a 3,000-acre preserve, where center director Marcos Stoltzfus and his team serve as planners and guides, coordinating both conservation efforts and the flow of tens of thousands of visitors each season.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The converter manages the flow of electricity between the battery and the vehicle's various electrical systems.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Cards and well-wishes poured in from around the world, as did calls from oblivious travelers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Bartenders poured agave-centric cocktails from behind a long bar.—
Jenna Thompson
June 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
Noun
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And then second of all, to just feel the outpouring.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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In both residential areas, the tragedies were met with an outpouring of shock, grief and demands for answers.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Turndown service includes spraying one of four Cire Trudon scents, which guests pick on check-in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Then sanding, priming, spraying back at my own shop to create numerous avatars of her including a male trixter hero version named the ‘Frozen Charlatan’ who is the chrome metallic alter ego.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Over the last week, Indonesia’s Finance Ministry has purchased roughly $113 million of government bonds each day to tame the bond market and limit capital outflows.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Chinese deeptech Winnie Wu, head of APAC equity strategy at BofA Global Research, said that, despite outflows from China into South Korea and Taiwan, the country is better positioned from a flow perspective.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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