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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
Now, Make the Spritz Like an Expert Here's Blakely's technique: Build your spritz by first adding ice to your glass and pouring the sparkling wine until the foam nearly reaches the top.
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Heartache, despair and fright all have extensive monologues in this play — a plot line that yet refuses to ignore the rays of sun pouring through the clouds beyond the jagged peaks.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
All three narrators pour their considerable talent and, seemingly, their very souls into every word.
—Audiofile Magazine
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The best player on the floor in Game 5 — a contest that included the NBA’s MVP — Williams poured in 40 points to push the Thunder to a commanding 3-2 lead over the Indiana Pacers.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Heartache, despair and fright all have extensive monologues in this play — a plot line that yet refuses to ignore the rays of sun pouring through the clouds beyond the jagged peaks.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
All three narrators pour their considerable talent and, seemingly, their very souls into every word.
—Audiofile Magazine
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The best player on the floor in Game 5 — a contest that included the NBA’s MVP — Williams poured in 40 points to push the Thunder to a commanding 3-2 lead over the Indiana Pacers.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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As of July 1, officers in Detroit continue to search for the gunman following the double-fatal shooting Friday, June 27, at Skinner Park, police said in a news briefing streamed by WXYZ.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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Flores looks at Metellus who can do everything the defense asks for, including rushing the passer, dislodging the ball carrier from the ball, making big hits in the running game and covering receivers.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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These included fake clips showing the aftermath of Iranian strikes, while another showed missiles raining down on Tel Aviv.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Boos rained down much of the evening, with frustration directed at the referees and the Checkers’ inability to convert on their powerplay opportunities.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Trump has threatened the sovereignty of allies and publicly berated their leaders, all while lavishing praise on the dictators and thugs who threaten them.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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On her first birthday since her passing, Nikki Giovanni still lavishes us with gifts.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
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Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and extremist groups are flooding the global information space with anti-American propaganda.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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The Times story became an immediate sensation, and similar stories flooded news sites everywhere.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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In August 2024, Sánchez supported Collins by attending an event for her company, This Is About Humanity. Collins, who is married to former NBA athlete Jarron Collins, gushed about Sánchez and revealed that her friend had donated $1 million to her organization.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In a joint interview for The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and former journalist gushed over their tight bond over their heritage.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
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Jupiter’s hailstorms precipitate mushballs of ammonia.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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People don’t usually change with age unless their health condition precipitates it.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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