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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
Following Hamas' release of all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, pictures and videos are pouring in of their families' reunifications.
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Pilar Arias , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
American steel is being poured again.
—Brian Mast, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory knew next to nothing about recovery homes when calls started pouring in from neighbors in 2023.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
While whisking, and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer back into the saucepan.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Pilar Arias , Yonat Friling, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
American steel is being poured again.
—Brian Mast, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory knew next to nothing about recovery homes when calls started pouring in from neighbors in 2023.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Oct. 2025
While whisking, and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer back into the saucepan.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Frankenstein Release Date – How To Watch Guillermo del Toro's releases in select theaters from October 17, and will be available to stream on Netflix from November 7, 2025.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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As for which of Sling’s plans is right for you, Sling Orange offers more than 30 channels, as well as the ability to stream on up to one device at a time.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fiercely and humanely protect whatever gives you the most joy and grounding as it is needed to provide the core energy and wellspring from which everything else flows.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Brandy and Monica were on their feet for almost every song, grooving alongside a captivating ensemble of dancers who flowed through hip hop and contemporary dance styles.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kim rushed home to find Kris lying on a stretcher with a neck brace.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Robinson rushed for 170 yards on 19 carries with an 81-yard touchdown that blew this game wide open in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Later in the day, someone older or in a position of authority might rain on your parade.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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And yet, like English weather at a summer wedding, Palmeiras have a track record for waiting until the biggest occasion to rain on the parade.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kipping points out, however, that over nearly a decade and a half, astronomers have already lavished attention on WASP-39b, and numerous transits have been captured.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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Chernow lavished pages on it, as Vaill does.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Several structures are flooded.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the comment section, friends and fans of the couple shared their congratulations, and gushed about the beautiful wedding photos.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a separate interview with the magazine last year, Donna Kelce gushed over the release of Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Jacksonville State offensive coordinator threw for 5,897 yards across four seasons at Florida State and West Virginia before five concussions in 14 months precipitated the end of his playing career.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1960s the nation emerged from post-World War II rationing, precipitating a new surge of cultural output in music, film, and fashion.—
Time,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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