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
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The brand’s Eartha scent starts off with a smoky rose scent, complimented by amber and lemon; the dry down is an outpour of oud, rosewood, and moss, a bold scent that will linger on the skin.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
At the time, Vaught witnessed an outpour of support from local businesses and ordinary residents quick to donate clothes, clothing racks, shoes, wigs and whatever else clients might need during a gender transition to stock the Transform Cincy closet.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The brand’s Eartha scent starts off with a smoky rose scent, complimented by amber and lemon; the dry down is an outpour of oud, rosewood, and moss, a bold scent that will linger on the skin.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
Noun
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As for whether the federal government will ever step in to help staunch the bleeding of the mass production exodus, Lowe adds himself to a growing list of names advocating for such a move as well.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The band joined an exodus that includes Hotline TNT, Young Widows, Godspeed You!—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the time Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli began passing other horses and taking aim at Fierceness with the rally that had won him the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell Stakes, the leader had spurted clear by 2-1/2 lengths turning into the homestretch.—
Kevin Modesti,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The supporters’ handheld smoke bombs spurted plumes of royal blue, the apparatus and color foreign to the home stadium of the orange and black Giants.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Safety, improved traffic flow and cost-effectiveness.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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The idea of 24 frames a second, something that is hard to grasp, but in this sequence, in this flow, becomes a seamless moving picture is juxtaposed with with this gas inside of this tube which becomes an eternal glow.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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More than 27 wineeries from Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe will pour tastings of more than 65 different wines, and Valle executive chef Roberto Alcocer will prepare accompanying gourmet bites.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The comments were filled with an outpouring of love and support for the puppy and her owner.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The outpouring of support comes after nearly a week of uncertainty surrounding the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Drew Brees spraying 650-plus balls around on quick dropbacks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mixing any of these essential oils with water and spraying around your home can help keep ladybugs away.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That sort of effect from what meteorologists call outflow could be a confounding factor as the situation unfolds because existing forecast models don’t re-create it realistically, Gerard says.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Sep. 2025
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This accelerated pace of stellar birth powers immense outflows of gas and fuels the growth of super star clusters at its core, which contain hundreds of thousands of stars and shine far brighter than typical star clusters.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a reply to Sulewski's post about the finished product, Finneas gushed over his partner.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the season, the California native, who is unemployed, has openly gushed over his long-term girlfriend, Kelsey.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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