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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 train pulled out of Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station in the general direction of Paris, our cabin steward Eduardo poured the first of what would be many glasses of Champagne over the next six days.
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Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Support quickly poured in from friends and colleagues.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Champion poured it on in the sixth, thanks in part to miscues from Southwest.
—Jeffrey Perkins, San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2026
The district said a student poured hot water on a student, resulting in the burns.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Mora poured in kills early with seven in each of the first two sets, but was slowed down the rest of the match by the big North Hollywood block.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The filling is poured in a traditional pie crust and topped with grated Gruyere and Parmesan.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
On a sunny morning a few weeks after Freeport received the exemption, white smoke poured from its smelter above a Baptist church and residential neighborhood.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Support quickly poured in from friends and colleagues.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Champion poured it on in the sixth, thanks in part to miscues from Southwest.
—Jeffrey Perkins, San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2026
The district said a student poured hot water on a student, resulting in the burns.
—Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Mora poured in kills early with seven in each of the first two sets, but was slowed down the rest of the match by the big North Hollywood block.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 8 May 2026
The filling is poured in a traditional pie crust and topped with grated Gruyere and Parmesan.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
On a sunny morning a few weeks after Freeport received the exemption, white smoke poured from its smelter above a Baptist church and residential neighborhood.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poured
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The debate will broadcast live from the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, and air on CBS News stations in San Francisco (KPIX), Sacramento (KOVR) and Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL), and streamed on the stations' digital platforms.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The United States could create safe-looking assets foreign investors wanted, but its financial system did not always allocate the incoming capital productively; too much flowed into housing, leverage, and complex securities whose risks were badly mispriced.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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This song came straight from the heart; everything flowed during its production.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make reactions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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As Vietnamese refugees arrived in large numbers in the United States, publishers rushed to release a slew of books to help children understand and accept their new neighbors.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2026
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Hats rained down on the ice following Dorofeyev’s third goal of the night, which tied it with 52 seconds remaining in regulation.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The hail rained down on April 28 as an intense storm rolled through parts of Springfield, Missouri, and Greene County.—
Marta Mieze,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Immediately, House Democrats flooded the well.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The ocean sky backdrop flanking the main parking lot that can be flooded for a water set.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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American Heritage-Delray rolled to 14-3 win against Community School of Naples in the state semifinal.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The heightned duties precipitated a shift in production to emerging markets like Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Another source with knowledge of the investigation said other officers’ actions also are the subject of a wide-ranging inquiry into what precipitated Saturday’s shooting.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Poured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poured. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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