as in flows
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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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
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When violence erupts, the tension shows up in our own homes.
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.
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Most of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge lies at least 2,500 meters below the sea, where extreme pressure keeps volcanic gases from expanding and limits eruptions to quiet outpourings of lava.
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The Brewista Artisan heats up fast, features to-the-degree temperature control via LCD panel with nine preset temperatures, and pours at the perfect rate thanks to its precision gooseneck spout.
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In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
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The cities get quieter, the exoduses take place, and the publishing output slows to an almost complete halt.
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The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.
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Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda.
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
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In the confusion, Paula is able to subdue Sky by nailing his hand to the ground and then sprays Ashley in the face with the dry shampoo before fleeing the scene.
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Fulton is already taking precautions and sprays her 150 cattle with a fly-killing liquid.
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“Outpours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpours. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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