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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
Leftover syrup can be squirted into lemonade or poured over pancakes—why not keep a fresh batch in the refrigerator all season long?
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Additional tips poured in from all over the country.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Many donors have poured in funds on both sides.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Having poured over $100 million of his own money into his campaign, Steyer has risen from 1% in the polls to double digits and now a potential leading spot.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
As members of both teams poured onto the field, Miller stood his ground and started aggressively pointing at and cussing out more Reds, directing them back towards their dugout.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Each individual who crossed paths with him poured their heart and spirit into nurturing the seeds of greatness within him, helping Zzaslow blossom into the truly exceptional soldier he was destined to become.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
This Rattan Tray with Legs and Wine Holders is a great way to make a drink the centerpiece of your table (or picnic); having glasses poured and ready for guests to grab elevates their experience in a low-lift way.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The moment the plane landed, a mob poured onto the runway and began chasing it by jeep, by motorbike, and on foot.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Additional tips poured in from all over the country.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Many donors have poured in funds on both sides.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Having poured over $100 million of his own money into his campaign, Steyer has risen from 1% in the polls to double digits and now a potential leading spot.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
As members of both teams poured onto the field, Miller stood his ground and started aggressively pointing at and cussing out more Reds, directing them back towards their dugout.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Each individual who crossed paths with him poured their heart and spirit into nurturing the seeds of greatness within him, helping Zzaslow blossom into the truly exceptional soldier he was destined to become.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
This Rattan Tray with Legs and Wine Holders is a great way to make a drink the centerpiece of your table (or picnic); having glasses poured and ready for guests to grab elevates their experience in a low-lift way.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The moment the plane landed, a mob poured onto the runway and began chasing it by jeep, by motorbike, and on foot.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poured
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Hundreds of friends, family members and fellow local and state government officials streamed into Church by the Glades in Coral Springs on Friday morning to celebrate the life of Coral Springs vice mayor Nancy Metayer.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The series drove over 11M hours streamed globally after eight days across Hulu and Disney+, Deadline can reveal exclusively based on internal data from Disney.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the town assessed damages and began to recover, community support flowed in; the fire department offered hot meals to volunteers, utility companies set up free charging and WiFi stations and contractors distributed care packages for those affected.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Trails thread through remnants of the same ancient sea that once also flowed over South Dakota's Badlands National Park—keep an eye out for fossils.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The officer was rushed to the hospital for treatment.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kids injured in crash Boston EMS rushed four children to a hospital after a vehicle struck them in a crosswalk at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and East Brookline Street in the South End.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Back in 2025, Delta Air Lines agreed to pay more than $78 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2020 fuel dump that rained down in Los Angeles County.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The curtain then appeared to bend the bat held by the bronze version of Suzuki as confetti rained down on the crowd.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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They are bound to have raw emotion — anger, pain, grief, hysteria — heaped upon them in moments when seconds can be the difference between life and death.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their videos — which show the everyday challenges of life in a wheelchair, often featuring Lawrence's dark humor — quickly took off, their comments and DMs flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The company’s young founder plans to release a payment app and other services in a bid to create a super app for Africa—a continent that is young, growing, and flooded with mobile phones.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Four people were injured Sunday evening when a speeding Jeep clipped another car and rolled on southbound Interstate 25 in Adams County, according to fire officials.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fearing multiple shooters and working to prevent their escape, officers shot flat the tires of cars, trucks and motorcycles in the area and rolled the shooter’s truck down a ravine.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The incident precipitated a two-month pause in production for the season that begins airing on April 20, according to an exclusive People magazine report.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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His frenemy Cipriani precipitated that ousting, too, by first surfacing the allegation which led to his dismissal.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Poured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poured. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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