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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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
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the investors who are pouring billions of dollars into AI are desperate to get a return on their investment, Brian Jackson, the principal research director at technology research and advisory company Info-Tech Research Group, told Fortune.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The sudden tragedy sent shock waves through the hockey community, with tributes pouring in from teammates, coaches and fans across the NHL.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Duvall was known for pouring himself into his characters.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
At one point, after pouring her heart out, her mother (Betty Buckley) remarks that Camille has become a much better listener.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than adopting the cautious approach, Italian broadcaster RAI showed some pretty graphic shots of blood pouring from Weylandt’s head on the roadside.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mixing and pouring your own concrete is a much more involved DIY project, but the result can be well worth it.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the investors who are pouring billions of dollars into AI are desperate to get a return on their investment, Brian Jackson, the principal research director at technology research and advisory company Info-Tech Research Group, told Fortune.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The sudden tragedy sent shock waves through the hockey community, with tributes pouring in from teammates, coaches and fans across the NHL.
—Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Duvall was known for pouring himself into his characters.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
At one point, after pouring her heart out, her mother (Betty Buckley) remarks that Camille has become a much better listener.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than adopting the cautious approach, Italian broadcaster RAI showed some pretty graphic shots of blood pouring from Weylandt’s head on the roadside.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
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London, United Kingdom — On a rainy afternoon in London, Yin Xiuzhen sits under a canopy of red, pink, purple and orange garments stretched over a steel frame.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the rainy season in 2025, city leaders were late to establish the pump trucks, only doing so after several businesses had already flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An Emmy winner who spent 11 seasons on SNL, from 2012-2022, McKinnon is coming off the Sundance premiere of Searchlight/Hulu’s Andrew Stanton drama In the Blink of an Eye, which begins streaming February 27.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of the holiday, video streaming company iQiyi opened its first theme park in Yangzhou, a city just over two hours away from Shanghai by high-speed train.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even as other European countries are rushing to foster relations with Beijing, the Lithuanians intend to stick with the Americans.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 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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Just hours after bombs began raining down on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, two FBI agents arrived unannounced at Nikki Nojima Louis’ home in Seattle’s Japantown.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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If a broom is your go-to for floor cleaning, try another tool like a vacuum or wet mop to get a more thoroughly clean kitchen floor in less time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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