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as in flowed
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in rushed
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in rained
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 heaped
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of poured
As the New York Rangers poured goal after goal into the Nashville Predators’ net Monday, fans and players let out not only cheers but also sighs of relief.
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Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
In the months since the video went viral, messages have poured in from people who see their own mothers in Shepherd.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The neighborhood deteriorated throughout the 1980s and ’90s, even as newcomers from Central America, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union poured in.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The product of Bishop Miege High and Sunrise Christian Academy near Wichita poured in 29 points to lead all scorers.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
It is known for its fish and chips and perfectly poured Guinness.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Tastings were offered by local wineries, and San Diego Sunshine Distillery poured craft spirits.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
In the months since the video went viral, messages have poured in from people who see their own mothers in Shepherd.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
The neighborhood deteriorated throughout the 1980s and ’90s, even as newcomers from Central America, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union poured in.
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The product of Bishop Miege High and Sunrise Christian Academy near Wichita poured in 29 points to lead all scorers.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
It is known for its fish and chips and perfectly poured Guinness.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Marshawn poured his heart into every snap, every practice, and every moment on the field.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Tastings were offered by local wineries, and San Diego Sunshine Distillery poured craft spirits.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poured
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The Royals are expected to announce Wednesday that their 2026 games once again will be broadcast and streamed on FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fans this past season streamed more than 400 million minutes of Brewers games, good for a year-over-year gain of over 30%.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tigelaar held court over the discussion that flowed over topics including the complexities behind the adaptation of books to TV series, from the unique perspectives of the authors and the TV/film writers tasked with bringing their stories to life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Nashville and the surrounding areas were not expected to receive any snow, and yet reports flowed in of snowflakes around the city.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Elijah Metcalf hauled in five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jeffery Pittman rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Since 1872, it's rained 61 times (roughly 40%) on Thanksgiving with measurable precipitation in Central Indiana.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Red confetti rained down around them, and the reality star had a huge grin on her face.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Murphy has produced countless TV shows that have been heaped with acclaim, ratings and awards and Kardashian is a reality show star turned businesswoman and billionaire, with millions of followers and fans hooked to her every move.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Winkler has heaped attention on Kelce.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fans have flooded social media to share their support for Duff.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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But what really piqued our interest was the silver suitcase the singer rolled behind her.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cavalry midfielder Fraser Aird, who spent five seasons with Rangers in Scotland, opened the scoring with a penalty goal that rolled through the snow and into the back of Atletico’s goal in the 33rd minute.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which killed nearly 20,000 people and precipitated a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, remains a vivid illustration of the devastation such events can cause.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her son's vulnerability precipitated some of those words.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Poured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poured. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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