poured

past tense of pour
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as in streamed
to cause to flow in a stream she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout

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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 About 250 pages of Caltrans records obtained by Abridged under the California Public Records Act revealed multiple instances in which unapproved concrete was poured, some of which required crews to tear it up and start over. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Political and business leaders poured cold water on calls from AI giants to slow the pace of technological development, while the prospects of a US-China detente looked slim. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Floors are poured concrete, and there’s radiant heating underfoot. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026 Numerous tributes also poured in for Wehr after his death was confirmed. Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The Panthers ranked 22nd in DVOA last season and poured resources into improving it this offseason. Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In a controversial move, Kim Kardashian poured herself into that iconic dress and wore it on the red carpet at the Met Gala in May 2022. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 Top Dog's owner is Dick Portillo, an entrepreneur and former Marine in the Chicago area who came from nothing and poured his family's savings into a humble hot dog stand and turned it into a billion-dollar restaurant empire over his lifetime. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Though viewers will be allowed to see the work performed in person, where performers will read from behind glass walls, the piece will also be live-streamed online on a dedicated website.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When Shanghai Fashion Week went fully digital, the South China Morning Post reported the entire lineup streamed through Alibaba’s Taobao Live, with viewers commenting on shows in real time and buying items while watching.
    Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Famously, Stevie’s substance of choice was cocaine, which flowed backstage along with champagne.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Everything about the experience, better than water itself, just flowed.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Running back Kenneth Walker rushed up the middle only to find a wall, then kicked the run outside to the left and dashed up the sideline for a 60-yard touchdown.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Carter slid inside and Thibodeaux rushed from the edge on third-and-5 late in the first half.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Loud jeers and expletives from Kansas fans rained upon the Tigers, most of whom were unfazed.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Today was another day that shall forever live in infamy as terror rained from the sky in New York and Washington.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Juicy chicken, squash, red onion, and walnuts cook together on a sheet pan, then get heaped over arugula for a cold-weather salad that satisfies like a Sunday roast.
    Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Piles of brush have been growing along lawns since Memorial Day weekend, some nearly five feet tall as fresh branches and leaves are heaped atop weeks-old debris.
    Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Heavy downpours drenched parts of northern Broward County on Thursday, causing treacherous driving conditions as rain flooded streets and roads.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • Darla Moore Gallery that completed its run earlier this week, but as part of the venue’s annual invite-only gala on Thursday night, Jamie XX played a live score as the images rolled by, in an immersive setting of sound and vision.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Three generations of a Navajo family were heading home from picking up supplies for an 8th birthday party when their truck got stuck in mud as storms with heavy rain rolled through the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
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  • While the Tomba del Gallo seems to have prioritized a calm experience, the Tomb of the Blue Demon likely precipitated feelings of disembodiment and disorientation.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That precipitated a trade to New England in June, a move the Patriots hope secured them the final piece of their next Super Bowl team.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Poured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poured. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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