1
as in streaming
to cause to flow in a stream
she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout
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2
as in flowing
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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3
as in rushing
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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4
as in raining
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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5
as in heaping
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pouring
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Running the washer or pouring a gallon of water into the drain pipe should resolve the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
By 2022, however, with cash pouring in from San Diego County, the filing says that Stamos-Buesig was paid $158,000 and Knox just over $71,000.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Earth's shadow transformed the full moon into a dramatic blood moon earlier tonight and the first mesmerizing images are already pouring in.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Watch master sommeliers get competitive, pouring wine flights for audience members in a March Madness-style elimination event that will end in one contestant taking home top honors.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic, on his 27th birthday, led the Lakers in scoring, pouring in 16 of his 26 during the second half.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Candidates and political groups are pouring money into the race at a record pace, partly fueled by Talarico's fundraising and allies of Cornyn trying to save his long career.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
There were growing complaints that the infrastructure and staffing of the crumbling medieval structure haven’t kept pace with the crowds pouring through its galleries.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Despite Senate Republicans and establishment donors pouring tens of millions into the race for Cornyn, most polls show Paxton as the frontrunner.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Running the washer or pouring a gallon of water into the drain pipe should resolve the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
By 2022, however, with cash pouring in from San Diego County, the filing says that Stamos-Buesig was paid $158,000 and Knox just over $71,000.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Earth's shadow transformed the full moon into a dramatic blood moon earlier tonight and the first mesmerizing images are already pouring in.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Watch master sommeliers get competitive, pouring wine flights for audience members in a March Madness-style elimination event that will end in one contestant taking home top honors.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Luka Doncic, on his 27th birthday, led the Lakers in scoring, pouring in 16 of his 26 during the second half.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Candidates and political groups are pouring money into the race at a record pace, partly fueled by Talarico's fundraising and allies of Cornyn trying to save his long career.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
There were growing complaints that the infrastructure and staffing of the crumbling medieval structure haven’t kept pace with the crowds pouring through its galleries.
—Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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Be mindful of Liberia flight cancellations and even airport closures during the region’s rainy season of May to October (and sometimes beyond).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The month of February brought Tet celebrations, rainy weather and the start of spring season sports.—
Michele Cardon,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Cinespace embarked on the project, the industry was in the midst of a post-pandemic, peak-streaming production boom.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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All episodes are currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Focus on Creating Flow and Accessibility Sharing an end table between two perpendicular sofas may be convenient for daily living, but that closed corner keeps people from easily flowing through the space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Monarchs wear the topography of flowing lava on their wings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Within newsrooms themselves, media companies are rushing to adopt tools many of their employees are wary of using.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Love commanded attention — and the football — in 2025, rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries and also catching 27 passes for 280 yards and three scores.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At least nine people have been killed in Israel, where Iranian missiles have been raining down in retaliation.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The same family has owned Mario's for five generations and counting, and the restaurant remains beloved for dishes like lasagna, margarita pizza, sausage with peppers and onions, and heaping portions of chicken and eggplant parmigiana.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The weather this week will be windy, warm and occasionally wet, with intermittent showers moving in off the Atlantic Ocean.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rivera recommends using warm water to get the sink wet enough that the baking soda adheres to the surface of the sink rather than being washed away.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and an elevated, non-zero threat for tornadoes will be possible.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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