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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s given owner MetLife Investment Management, which took control in 2022, the confidence to start pouring capital into the property.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To get rid of them, officials advised mixing a third of a cup of ground yellow mustard seeds with one gallon of water and pouring the mixture slowly onto the soil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
For owner Kobie Nichols, who has lived in the US Virgin Islands for 28 years, part of the shop’s responsibility is reflecting—and pouring back into—its community.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Photos shared from the site on Thursday showed fire and black smoke pouring from the area of the vent.
—Kaytlyn Leslie, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s given owner MetLife Investment Management, which took control in 2022, the confidence to start pouring capital into the property.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To get rid of them, officials advised mixing a third of a cup of ground yellow mustard seeds with one gallon of water and pouring the mixture slowly onto the soil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
For owner Kobie Nichols, who has lived in the US Virgin Islands for 28 years, part of the shop’s responsibility is reflecting—and pouring back into—its community.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Photos shared from the site on Thursday showed fire and black smoke pouring from the area of the vent.
—Kaytlyn Leslie, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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These storms may represent the last of SoCal’s rainy season, which typically ends in April.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Expect to see surgeonfish, blue tang, moorish idols, plus whale shark and manta rays in the May-September rainy season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The level of activity and revenue generated by streaming assets has started to far outpace the coin generated from linear ad sales, affiliate fees and licensing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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All episodes of The Dark Wizard are now streaming on HBO Max.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the public debuts of SpaceX and other companies could add pressure to the Magnificent Seven, given that investors rushing to make space for the IPOs will have to offload existing holdings.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In footage obtained by NBC DFW and Fox 4, Zapata could be seen rushing the resident to safety following the gunfire before being hit by shrapnel in his eye and calling authorities for assistance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Knicks weren’t raining jumpers from everywhere.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The Iraqi child who showed me his drawing of a sky raining with bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miami-Dade County commissioners are fond of heaping praise on the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, calling it a groundbreaking facility that will save lives and likely save the county millions of dollars.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The proteinmaxxers leapt on the buffet, heaping spoonfuls of hummus and shreds of rotisserie chicken onto paper plates.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Working with wet hair is key to this process.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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Showers or even a period of steadier rain will develop Wednesday morning providing for a wet morning commute in spots.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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If occupancy was falling, there could be concern for flooding the market with too many rentals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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