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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In those first heady six months of his tenure, his unbridled ambition had the affection pouring from the terraces to the dugout.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The outside seating yes faces a busy road but for some reason, that always feels miles away when the sun is warm and the beers are pouring.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tough financial spot after pouring lots of money into their offense.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Imagine pouring syrup over a rock cake – all the lumps, all the bumps, will determine where the syrup goes and how fast.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In those first heady six months of his tenure, his unbridled ambition had the affection pouring from the terraces to the dugout.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The outside seating yes faces a busy road but for some reason, that always feels miles away when the sun is warm and the beers are pouring.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tough financial spot after pouring lots of money into their offense.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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Between 2021 and 2024, Dr Chávez and collaborators conducted several surveys during both the rainy season (2021, 2023) and dry season (2023, 2024).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Mushrooms are common during the rainy season; remove them if children or pets are present. 63.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Heat bursts against the yellow dish gloves as the barista’s life pours in a wet red rush over them.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Like a number of our other bags, the duffel’s handles did stay wet for a while.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Located in one of France's most picturesque areas, the land of 1,000 castles, each of these unique properties is surrounded by stunning landscape from lush vineyards and rolling fields to quaint villages.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The resort is in a zone of rolling hills—the Barrocal, filled with fig, olive and cork trees—surrounded by small villages that preserve a slow and traditional way of life, and close to a regional hub of creativity and culture.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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