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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr How to pronounce outpour (audio)
Definition of outpournext
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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verb

as in to spurt

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Recent Examples of outpour
Noun
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 The announcement was met with an outpour of messages from celebrities, artists, and longtime admirers of Vō. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 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 See All Example Sentences for outpour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
  1. exodus
  2. spurt
  3. flow
  4. pour
  5. outpouring
  6. spray
  7. outflow
  8. gush
Noun
  • People fled the country, in an exodus that would eventually involve a fifth of the population.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Her reorientation of the division led to a mass exodus of career staff — nearly three-quarters of the roughly 400 attorneys who were there at the beginning of 2025, by Dhillon’s telling.
    — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of exodus
Verb
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Definition of spurt
Noun
  • Then let the traffic flow unimpeded for the benefit of both nations.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Officers are trained to pull the car over in an area where the vehicles can park outside the flow of traffic.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • The loss to the Oilers was the Hawks’ fifth straight, and pouring salt on the wound was the fact Dickinson and Murphy assisted on the last goal against their former team.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • There was an outpouring of support from Hollywood, including multiple memorials, but the family has kept a very low profile since the tragedy, which is more than understandable.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026
  • There was an initial outpouring of support from his colleagues.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of outpouring
Verb
  • That’s a big reason to go slowly and think hard before spraying any insecticides in the garden.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Blinds To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of spray
Noun
  • Positive for rupee Equity outflows, coupled with a rising import bill due to higher global oil prices, have pressured government finances and the rupee.
    — Priyanka Salve,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • In 2023, top earners accounted for roughly 70% of total income outflow.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of outflow
Verb
  • At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of gush

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