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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
More than 12,000 eggs will be available during the hunt, with some 2,000 pouring down from the helicopter.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Campbell and Silva’s teammates pouring praise toward her has provided a tremendous boost to her confidence.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Other goals require more of a tentpole campaign approach, pouring resources into high-profile moments like product launches or cultural events.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Give it a quick shake, then either soak a cotton pad or pour a little into your palms and press it gently into your skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Campbell and Silva’s teammates pouring praise toward her has provided a tremendous boost to her confidence.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Other goals require more of a tentpole campaign approach, pouring resources into high-profile moments like product launches or cultural events.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Give it a quick shake, then either soak a cotton pad or pour a little into your palms and press it gently into your skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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On March 21st in Seoul, South Korea, the K-pop group BTS marched from Gyeongbokgung Palace to take the stage in Gwanghwamun Square, for a concert that was to be streamed across the globe on Netflix.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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For 10 minutes, Boyd took in the scene as the flags whipped above the center-field scoreboard, Cubs infielders took grounders and stadium workers finished final preparations before 39,712 fans streamed into the ballpark.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What routines would make your day flow better?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, another one of these lunchboxes on wheels seems to have smashed into a bus shelter and rained shattered glass all over the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Members of an administration demanding that Cuba democratize have welcomed Vladimir Putin onto American soil and lavished praise on Hungary’s Viktor Orbán.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some of that was lavished on talent from Bayer Leverkusen, who cashed checks worth €165m for Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil, natural gas and fracking water gushed out of the well April 6-10 in 2025 near Galeton in Weld County.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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And unfortunately, the Live Nation case similarly has triggered questions around the conditions that precipitated this particular settlement.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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