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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr How to pronounce outpour (audio)
Definition of outpournext
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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Recent Examples of outpour
Noun
The outpour from readers in our comment section, as well as Reddit, was swift. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026 After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 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
  1. exodus
  2. spurt
  3. flow
  4. pour
  5. outpouring
  6. spray
  7. outflow
  8. gush
Noun
  • Decades of mismanagement and corruption have hollowed out Venezuela’s oil industry, while a government crackdown and an economic crisis led to a mass exodus.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • However, how much of that exodus was caused by the wealth tax remains disputed.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of exodus
Verb
  • People in Crystal Lake are constantly being dispatched in ways that offer the most shredded flesh, spurting blood and oozing viscera possible.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The demonstration video posted on X shows a clear liquid spurting all over the ground, which Tesla confirmed was glycol, a type of cooling agent used to cool its Supercharger cables.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of spurt
Noun
  • Onshore flow lingers on Tuesday, then begins to lessen on Wednesday.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Each of these changes disrupted business, changed the flow of information, and required societies to adjust.
    — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • The Democratic Party saw the seat as flippable and poured a late infusion of cash into Rodriguez’ campaign coffers.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, government agencies and state funds poured money into Ueno.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Panahi subsequently traveled widely to promote the drama, which centers around an outpouring of strong feelings by a group of former prisoners toward a torturous guard and stems from his incarceration.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of outpouring
Verb
  • In Indiana, Meta relies on dry cooling and keeps power consumption down in hotter months by spraying a mist to cool the air instead of relying solely on refrigeration units.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Activist Sisi Rose said two protesters were sprayed directly and two others were affected.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of spray
Noun
  • India has been hit with record outflows by foreign investors from its equity markets.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
  • These measures did not stem the outflow of roughly 100,000 specialists—about a tenth of Russia’s tech workforce—over the course of 2022.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of outflow
Verb
  • After fans get a peek at her dad, Todd Chrisley, gushing happily next to her daughter while holding the romper, the video gives a close-up of a white sash with a blue baby carrier engraved on it and a blue Bible.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Alves has similarly gushed about her once-in-a-lifetime love with the actor.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush

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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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