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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Noun
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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.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hovering somewhere between solid and liquid, mozzarella di bufala erupts on the palate with an electric acidity that cuts through its concentrated, velvety curd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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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.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Fans and former costars alike flooded social media with outpourings of appreciation for his talent and grief at his death.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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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.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Set within the Benedictine Abbey of Weltenburg, which sits just above a bend in the Danube River, the grounds include a beer garden that’s breathtakingly beautiful but pours only one of the brewery’s three alcohol‑free varieties.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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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.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Christie regularly gushes over Thornton on Instagram.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fulton is already taking precautions and sprays her 150 cattle with a fly-killing liquid.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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James Riley sprays water to keep the dust down.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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“Outpours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpours. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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