OUTPOURS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of outpour

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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outpours

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verb

present tense third-person singular of outpour

as in erupts

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Noun

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

Definition of flows

Noun

After Machchhar’s identity and the details of the event were revealed, outpourings of thanks and affection came from across the Israeli political spectrum.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 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 outpourings

Verb

An infusion pump hangs from a pole beside him; sunlight pours through tall windows in the background.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Jayawardhana defended the decades-old partnership between higher education institutions and Washington, which pours billions of dollars into research universities.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pours

Verb

The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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

Definition of jets

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In Lourdes, where believers say a famous Catholic shrine gushes with healing waters, streets were crowded with pilgrims waving flags and holding babies aloft as the pope passed in his popemobile.

— Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Josh Harris, the private equity financier and owner of the Washington Commanders, gushes about the rise of flag football.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gushes

Verb

As the man with dogs and a second witness look on, an agent approaches them and sprays the man with the dogs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
The easy-to-use machine simply sprays the area with cleaning solution, scrubs the carpet fibers, and extracts the dirty water and grime.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2026

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