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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
But while news headlines have poured in about what this means for future lawsuits or whether countries will now take each other to court, this narrow lens misses a bigger truth.
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Cynthia Houniuhi, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
The bookmaker’s challenge, from the beginning, was simple: if too much money poured in on the favorite, the bookie risked ruin.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Simply add your clothes to the machine and pour vinegar directly into the drum or into the detergent dispenser.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
This hack offers a solution to a minor, yet familiar, laundry annoyance: After measuring the detergent in the cap and pouring it into the machine, the few drips of detergent left in the cap can spill over onto the detergent bottle, causing a mess.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Cynthia Houniuhi, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
The bookmaker’s challenge, from the beginning, was simple: if too much money poured in on the favorite, the bookie risked ruin.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Simply add your clothes to the machine and pour vinegar directly into the drum or into the detergent dispenser.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
This hack offers a solution to a minor, yet familiar, laundry annoyance: After measuring the detergent in the cap and pouring it into the machine, the few drips of detergent left in the cap can spill over onto the detergent bottle, causing a mess.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Wrestling enthusiasts will also be pleased to hear that live WWE events, including SummerSlam and WrestleMania, will begin streaming on ESPN in 2026; Peacock has been their streaming home for the past five years through a deal with NBCUniversal.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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At $30 a month, the full-function service includes all of ESPN’s linear networks as well as a range of digital and streaming exclusives, including betting and fantasy offerings.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Among the rest of the cast are several returnees from the 2003 film including Harmon; Rosalind Chao back as Mama P; Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bates; and Chad Michael Murray, flowing hair and all, returning as Anna’s early crush, Jake.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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So, for example, goods that flow to Mexico from China, where final consumer packaging is done, would be a light form of value-add.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The motion raised several concerns with the trial, claiming the court provided inadequate jury instructions related to the conspiracy to commit murder charge, the jury rushed to reach a verdict and the defense did not have enough time to prepare, among other points of contention.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Is it expected to rain in Grand Rapids this weekend?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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His first game came against his former club, City, a respectable 3-0 defeat, but one that signalled the hail of shots about to rain down on his goal for the next 10 months.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the Maoist era, dams and hydropower had a spotty record despite the focus lavished upon them.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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His government has invested heavily in China’s schools and lavished resources on science and technology programs, with some success.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
14 June 2025
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Several Survivor alums flooded the comments section on Kay's post to share their well wishes to the couple.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In fact, last year the U.S. Supreme Court refused to rule on the issue in a case brought by Texas ranchers whose property had been effectively taken from them by a Texas transportation project that flooded their land.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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While walking the red carpet of Nobody 2, Stone stayed tight-lipped about her mysterious role in Euphoria's third season, but was happy to gush about Dane, who is returning to the HBO drama after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the time of writing the clip has been watched 3.7 million times, with viewers left gushing at the adorable nature of it all.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Haleiwa Hotel could not compete with the burgeoning tourism district of Waikiki, precipitating its demise.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The good feelings were washed away, precipitating a downfall that in retrospect was inevitable.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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