OUTPOUR Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr

Definition of outpour

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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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

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Noun

OpenAI sees talent exodus watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

— Kate Rooney, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
During Panama’s bigger celebrations like Holy Week (Semana Santa), the exodus from the city means that many city businesses close.

— Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of exodus

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However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of spurt

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The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Water from the lakes is also used to generate hydroelectric power and to ensure a steady, predictable flow of water downstream, smoothing the water supply during droughts and when snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is low.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

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What followed was a global outpouring of grief, conspiracy theories surrounding her death, and the heartbreaking image of her sons, William, then 15, and Harry, 12, following their mother’s casket through London.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Local media reporting on the issue sparked an outpouring of rage, with even the prime minister’s office weighing in.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of outpouring

Noun

Any moisture that rides into the state will only be accessible to higher terrain, creating the low chance that outflows could gust into the Valley with debris in tow.

— Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026
These outflows, scientists say, inject an amount of energy comparable to several billion supernova explosions, driving turbulence through hot gas across distances of roughly 300,000 light-years —far beyond the boundaries of the host galaxy itself.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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