1
2
as in to flow
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to rush
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pour
The Kingdom has poured resources into logistics, mining, renewables, technology, creative industries, and advanced manufacturing—aiming to be a producer, not merely a consumer, of sophisticated goods and services.
—
Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The industry is booming, with venture capitalists pouring over $7 billion into robotics companies in 2024 alone.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Countless other tributes have been pouring in for the former NASCAR team owner.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Rain poured down onto the set for the final stretch of the track.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pour
Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
The industry is booming, with venture capitalists pouring over $7 billion into robotics companies in 2024 alone.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Countless other tributes have been pouring in for the former NASCAR team owner.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Rain poured down onto the set for the final stretch of the track.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
Verb
-
Trillions of ghostly particles called neutrinos stream through our bodies every second, slipping past atoms without a trace.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Now is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Alcaraz flowed forward behind a forehand, but chose to try to fool Djokovic by volleying back behind him, instead of into space.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The Panthers were always going to favor Jones and DJ Wonnum in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Paramedics rushed him to the hospital.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The match was played under Arthur Ashe Stadium's closed roof due to rain, creating windless conditions that favored both players' power-hitting styles.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
-
As boos rained down from the Philly crowd and Carter trudged to the locker-room, TV cameras showed Carter appearing to spit at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
And yet part of the quarterback’s allure is that, for all the worship lavished on those in the position, there is still a mystery about them.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Meanwhile, for all the time lavished upon Tom’s grief or Robbie’s, far less attention is directed toward some of the other characters in their periphery, who’ve struggled just as much if not more.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The comment sections of each video documenting the saga was flooded with people baffled by how the pair ended up in the situation.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Just two days before filming began in the northwest regional province of Santiago Rodriguez, a powerful storm swept through the Dominican Republic, flooding the ground floor of the production office and bringing much of Santo Domingo to a halt.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
After filming had concluded in May, Muniz took to social media to gush about working with his old and new Malcolm costars.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Brooke gushed in the comments section.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
First, while many suicide attempts occur within the context of mental illness, short-term crises usually precipitate the attempt – things such as the breakup of a romantic relationship, job loss, financial stressors or bullying.—
Emmy Betz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
-
But what precipitates an AI winter is some definitive evidence this hype cannot be met.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share