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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
New York wildlife volunteers say cries for help are pouring in about animals struggling in the record cold and persistent snow this winter.
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John Dias, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The company has poured millions into Randolph County, paying tens of thousands of dollars for tornado repairs last year, for instance.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The mixer comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, pouring shield, and a 5-quart bowl that can go right into the dishwasher.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
But his hypnotic voice poured through the phone.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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John Dias, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
The company has poured millions into Randolph County, paying tens of thousands of dollars for tornado repairs last year, for instance.
—Sophie Hartley, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The mixer comes with a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip, pouring shield, and a 5-quart bowl that can go right into the dishwasher.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
But his hypnotic voice poured through the phone.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Dane’s final interview is now streaming on Netflix.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Bangtan Boys will also drop a pair of Netflix specials, beginning with the group’s first live show in three years, which will stream on the day after the LP’s release.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Parents rushed to get their kids vaccinated.—
Jon LaPook,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Their teammates immediately rushed over, and Pippen and Gardner were both ejected from the game after the altercation was broken up.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The decision ended a lengthy review spurred by a test flight mishap with SpaceX's Starship megarocket, which rained debris down on parts of the island nation nearly a year ago.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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With revenues soaring, the late President Hugo Chávez, a left-wing populist, lavished cash on Venezuelan masses long excluded from the petroleum windfall.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Athletes just flood the zone and the party begins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded, the weather service said.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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The garlic bread is presented as a glistening round of spelt schiacciata gushing with butter, garlic and parsley.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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More than 200 million gallons of wastewater gushed into the 383-mile-long river, while state and national authorities argue over cleanup.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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What follows is a lot like what precipitated the original kiss.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Military escalations may lead to a new willingness to compromise on the part of Iran or precipitate its decision to build nuclear weapons.—
Nina Srinivasan Rathbun,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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