as in exoduses
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpourings
The news of Robert Redford's passing took the world by surprise this week, with countless outpourings of grief and tributes to his career.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpourings
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The cities get quieter, the exoduses take place, and the publishing output slows to an almost complete halt.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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The continent’s funds have seen steady inflows over the last 12 months, after years of outflows, as pessimism over Europe’s economy fades.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, outflows from these firms to China have fallen roughly 20% since 2024.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Outpourings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpourings. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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