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
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts is pouring millions of dollars into watch parties and other soccer events around the state for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s why wealthy alumni and other billionaire boosters step in to fill the gap, pouring hundreds of millions into facilities, NIL deals, and recruiting budgets that tournament checks can’t offer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kolek played about 5 1/2 minutes in the blowout and went 4 for 4, including 3 for 3 behind the arc, and scored 11 points after pouring in 42 while playing for the Knicks' NBA G League team earlier in the day.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Kade Speckman, Lutheran’s 6–foot-9 senior power forward, used his size to punish the Raptors, pouring in 13 points and not one, but two alley oops that Makkai dished out.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
While medication won't cause a clog in your pipes, pouring it down the drain can contaminate your local watershed, harming your local aquatic life.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Next, carefully add clear, warm water, again pouring it along the inside of the glass until the egg is half submerged.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Authorities are searching for three people who appear to be seen in CCTV video pouring accelerant onto the vehicles before igniting them and fleeing.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Massachusetts is pouring millions of dollars into watch parties and other soccer events around the state for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
That’s why wealthy alumni and other billionaire boosters step in to fill the gap, pouring hundreds of millions into facilities, NIL deals, and recruiting budgets that tournament checks can’t offer.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kolek played about 5 1/2 minutes in the blowout and went 4 for 4, including 3 for 3 behind the arc, and scored 11 points after pouring in 42 while playing for the Knicks' NBA G League team earlier in the day.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Kade Speckman, Lutheran’s 6–foot-9 senior power forward, used his size to punish the Raptors, pouring in 13 points and not one, but two alley oops that Makkai dished out.
—Alissa Noe, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The technology industry is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building data centers and importing semiconductors from Taiwan and memory chips from South Korea, but doesn’t seem to require many more white-collar workers.
—Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
While medication won't cause a clog in your pipes, pouring it down the drain can contaminate your local watershed, harming your local aquatic life.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Next, carefully add clear, warm water, again pouring it along the inside of the glass until the egg is half submerged.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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County officials said four members of the Baltimore County Animal Services went down the embankment and made their way through thick brush and debris to reach Trooper during a rainy and snowy day.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One video shows black smoke streaming out of a building where a wall is painted blue with flowers and the sound of a woman can be heard screaming.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the era of AI, the notion of learning something for yourself is a quiet, internal act of rebellion against a world that seems to be flowing in the wrong direction.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Per their contract with Northern Water, Erie would need to wait until at least April 1 to get water flowing down a canal.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Umanmielen and Jones will provide the primary depth in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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If romance is in play, state needs without rushing labels, while honoring friendships and professional ties with equal care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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When the bombs started raining down on Iran on February 28, many business leaders hoped the conflict would be short and the economic effects would be transient.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Less costly in blood and treasure would’ve been negotiations aimed at building on the structure of the JCPOA rather than death and destruction raining down on civilians.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Only a heaping tablespoon—or two, or three, depending on your batch size and preference—makes all the difference, adding both flavor and creaminess.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Top each with a heaping teaspoon of marmalade, then cover the marmalade with remaining batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kahului has already experienced its wettest month on record with nearly 20 inches of rain.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Proper mop technique to avoid water damage The goal for cleaning wood floors should be damp mopping, not wet mopping.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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