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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outpour

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour

Noun

Miami-Dade lost roughly 10,000 residents last year — an exodus that experts say skews young.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
People fled the country, in an exodus that would eventually involve a fifth of the population.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

Before then, a creek naturally allowed the flow of surface water down Television Road, court documents say.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The long walk through the woods was followed by a circle meeting on the beach bathed in a spectacular orange-flow sunset, where people shared memories of Seman.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of flow

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The sun pours through its many gaps, creating a constellation of light that illuminates the forest floor below.

— Liam Scott, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Arrabaca is accused of firing a BB gun down the street, pouring flammable liquid in front of the building's employee entrance, setting the liquid on fire and throwing fireworks onto the flames, federal prosecutors said.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

Anthony Taylor’s decision to end his illustrious career sparked an outpouring of gratitude and respect from his colleagues that was overwhelmed by widespread derision from some football supporters.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
That video was watched 12 million times on X and caused an outpouring of emotions.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of outpouring

Noun

While heavy foreign equity selling earlier this year weighed on the won, Goldman said those outflows have slowed, allowing the currency's strong external fundamentals to reassert themselves.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
The Truth Social God Bless America ETF has seen consistent outflows every month since the war began.

— Geoffrey Morgan, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of outflow

Verb

Bursts of water quickly gush through the apartment as Gilbert darts out of the way, along with her dog.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
When the trunk line ruptured early Thursday morning, millions of gallons of water gushed down Holloway Drive, inundating businesses and flooding underground parking garages.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of gush

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