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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in to rush
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in to rain
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella
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as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pour
For years after Regina's death, her family continued to pour their hearts, time and money into trying to solve her murder.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In the following game, Redick poured in a then-career-high 33 points in a comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
There was a Nespresso with pods, and a pour-over kettle as well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The light that pours through it, that changes the color of the marble and the temperature of the air, is visually interesting enough to be its own destination.
—Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In the following game, Redick poured in a then-career-high 33 points in a comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
There was a Nespresso with pods, and a pour-over kettle as well.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The light that pours through it, that changes the color of the marble and the temperature of the air, is visually interesting enough to be its own destination.
—Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Jackie and Shadow have drawn widespread attention in recent years through a live trail camera operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley, which streams their nesting activity to thousands of viewers online.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This is the moment bird-watchers have been waiting for—the wondrous window when hundreds of millions of birds may stream across the sky in a single night en route to claim a territory, find a mate, build a nest and reproduce.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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The Moon in Scorpio forms a flowing trine to Jupiter across your 9th House of Perspective, opening up a clearer, bigger-picture view.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Newcastle is part of Tyneside, an area around the banks of the River Tyne that has been shaped by industry, a context that flows through A Great Day in Newcastle.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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As Mars challenges Jupiter, rushing ahead can create unnecessary tension.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Rather than being surrounded by six lanes of asphalt and rushing traffic, people would easy have access to rest comfortably around the monument.—
Lucius Riccio,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Hats rained down on the ice following Dorofeyev’s third goal of the night, which tied it with 52 seconds remaining in regulation.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hail rained down on April 28 as an intense storm rolled through parts of Springfield, Missouri, and Greene County.—
Marta Mieze,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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If occupancy was falling, there could be concern for flooding the market with too many rentals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Weeks before Jason gushed over Kylie on Tuesday's panel, the Not Gonna Lie host hilariously revealed that the former NFL star spells one of their daughter's names incorrectly.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Another source with knowledge of the investigation said other officers’ actions also are the subject of a wide-ranging inquiry into what precipitated Saturday’s shooting.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Iranian strikes have targeted the energy infrastructure of its neighbors and instituted a blockade on the vital Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of the world's oil and gas was shipped before the war, precipitating the worst energy shock in decades.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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