POUR Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

pour

verb

ˈpȯr

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as in to stream

to cause to flow in a stream she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout

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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 The damage to the concrete apron is not yet known; nor is the condition of the deluge system that pours up to a million gallons of water on the pad during launch to protect it from the heat of New Glenn’s engines and dampen the acoustical shock of a liftoff. —

Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 May 2026 As a billionaire who has so far poured a record-breaking $216 million of his own money into his gubernatorial campaign, Steyer has faced skepticism from some left-wing and working-class voters, and from fellow Democrats running for governor, including Becerra. —

Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 The Connecticut Apartment Association poured time and money into its opposition of the eviction reform bill, testifying publicly and funding communication campaigns against the measure. —

Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 To reduce air bubbles in a batter, use the paddle on low for a minute or two before pouring it into the pan, then gently bang the pans once or twice on the countertop to release any large air bubbles. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pour

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One would create a Dumbo tourism management plan that would use signage and other methods to steer visitors streaming off the Brooklyn Bridge and from the York Street F station toward alternative attractions such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Flea, Jane’s Carousel, and the Time Out Market.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 May 2026
Light rain, showers and occasional lightning continue to stream across the Kansas City area from the south and southeast to the northwest, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026