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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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

Noun

As Vogue Business reported, this has impacted the fashion sector creatively and financially, culminating in a mass exodus of design talent.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Although moderate Republicans are heavily represented in the exodus, some members, such as former Representative Liz Cheney, are very conservative.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of exodus

Verb

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

Noun

The bet the whole flood control system is making on a super El Niño — to be able to carefully manage and control the flow of water without getting stuck — runs across this patchy, difficult-to-farm ground.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
What’s more, cracking up triggers chemical changes that prompt the inner lining of blood vessels to dilate and improve blood flow.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

That’s important because GOP super PACs that are pouring money into the Senate battlegrounds receive worse ad rates.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Republicans are pouring unprecedented sums into reliably red states such as Texas, Ohio, Iowa and Alaska as Democratic enthusiasm threatens their narrow congressional majorities.

— Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

Fellow analysts flooded social media with an outpouring of praise.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
This succinct statement follows outpourings of both support and criticism of Sims, including additional allegations that YISE has imitated other beauty brands—the very thing Sims was lamenting.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of outpouring

Verb

The tragedy has shaken students across campus Across campus, vending machines that offer free Narcan – an over-the-counter nasal spray version of naloxone used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose – have been emptied, WMC reported.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Many farmworkers who were interviewed, including Lopez, who was sprayed in the raisin field, said employers did not provide pesticide safety training.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

Earlier on-chain estimates put the outflows at about $183 million, but Bitget said those analyses had not captured activity across all affected blockchains.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
When fewer resources are invested in the cultural and basic needs of people in these towns, the outflow of young people becomes even stronger.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

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