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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to spurt
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outpour
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The most likely trigger is incredible outpours of greenhouse gases in what experts call the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP).
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
See All Example Sentences for outpour
Noun
There was an outpour of public frustration at the insurance industry in the immediate aftermath, with some even suggesting that the murder was justified because of the thousands of medical claims that are denied by insurance companies every year.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The most likely trigger is incredible outpours of greenhouse gases in what experts call the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP).
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
-
Families were advised to paint the entrance of their homes with the blood of a lamb, when the exodus happened, so God would spare the lives of their firstborn sons, Alvarez said.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
-
And since Meta has no interest in buying TikTok, due to fears of basing business in China, Big Tech on Trial reported, Meta's only choice was to TikTok-ify its apps to avoid a mass exodus after Facebook users started declining for the first time in 2022.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Pere Ubu reunited in fits and spurts over the ensuing decades in the hands of Thomas, who remained the only original member throughout the band’s tenure, and released 14 albums, not including live records.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Blood spurts everywhere as Drummond falls down dead and the elevator opens on the testing floor.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Traffic flow along Pacific Coast Highway has been reduced to one lane in each direction and Temescal Canyon Road remains closed to create what the Army leaders call a TDRS — Temporary Debris Reduction Site.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Viral infections, blood flow blockages to the auditory nerve, and strokes are other potential causes of sudden deafness.15 What level of deafness is considered a disability?—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The bill, among other things, poured federal dollars into schools to address rising concerns about a student mental health crisis.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
1 May 2025
-
Venture Capital’s Bet on Ambient AI Scribes VCs are pouring capital into ambient AI scribes with over $5.6 billion invested in the sector in 2024 alone.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
Still, the outpouring of love since news of his latest health setback was posted on Facebook wasn’t something Wickers expected.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
-
What Legislation Came Out of Earth Day? The outpouring of public support in response to Earth Day 1970 quickly translated into legislative momentum.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Most importantly, don’t buy pesticides and spray your backyard to get rid of them, said Kritsky.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
-
Activists elsewhere have set fire to Tesla charging stations, scrawled swastikas into Tesla vehicles and sprayed graffiti on dealerships.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Extending across the left side of the image is a narrow, colorful outflow called a jet, which comes from the nearby protostar HOPS 153, out of frame.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
-
However, Indian officials said the excessive outflow of goods was creating congestion at these logistics chokepoints and escalating costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf, causing 134 million gallons to gush into the water.—
Mark Strassmann,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
-
This constant flow comes as groundwater seeps and gushes from springs that run through the heart of the mountain.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share