Synonyms of poured

poured

verb

past tense of pour

1

as in streamed

to cause to flow in a stream

she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streamed
• flooded
• ladled
• spooned
• trickled
• overflowed
• inundated
• deluged
• cascaded

2

as in flowed

to move in a stream

water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowed
• streamed
• dripped
• rolled
• rushed
• ran
• flooded
• raced
• issued
• sprang
• effused
• emanated
• rippled
• gushed
• arose
• spurted
• flushed
• trickled
• overflowed
• engulfed
• coursed
• spouted
• deluged
• inundated
• dribbled
• swamped
• cascaded
• fountained
• riffled
• overran
• guttered
• sheeted
• washed out
• disembogued

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backed up
• hardened
• set
• coagulated
• congealed
• clotted
• gelled

3

as in rushed

to flow out in great quantities or with force

tears pouring down his cheeks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rushed
• streamed
• rolled
• squirted
• gushed
• splashed
• spewed
• spurted
• spouted
• washed
• flooded
• flushed
• ran
• swooshed
• jetted
• issued
• surged
• swelled
• sloshed
• cascaded
• drowned
• overflowed
• engulfed
• submerged
• deluged
• inundated
• sluiced
• overwhelmed
• swamped
• plashed
• fountained
• submersed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• dripped
• trickled
• sprinkled
• dribbled
• wept
• seeped
• leaked
• strained
• bled
• oozed
• spattered
• exuded
• percolated

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rained
• flooded
• precipitated
• stormed
• drowned
• showered
• spit
• rained cats and dogs
• hailed
• engulfed
• inundated
• deluged
• swamped
• squalled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sprinkled
• spit
• drizzled
• misted
• mizzled

5

as in heaped

to give readily and in large quantities

repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heaped
• lavished
• showered
• rained
• flooded
• streamed
• inundated
• overwhelmed
• hailed
• gushed
• overflowed
• swamped
• bombarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kept
• retained
• reserved
• withheld
• held back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poured

His siblings have also poured money into left-leaning groups. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Backstage, where shots of tequila are being poured and passed between adults, Wilson is continually checking in about the plan for his entrance. — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

One point of concern is Texas, where national Republicans have poured well over $100 million into protecting Paxton from Democratic challenger James Talarico. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

But the smell of a pot brewing can still bring back memories of the people who once poured it. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Institutional investors poured close to $300 billion into private credit vehicles in 2025, according to Mercer. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

The seven defendants in the complaint poured ketamine onto her body and snorted it, the complaint says. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Brooke poured her heart out in the wake of here father’s death, which was later determined to be caused by a heart attack. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Fortunately for Najya, her parents intervened and poured resources into tutors and repositioned her to be on track for a brighter educational future. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026