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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in to rush
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in to rain
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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as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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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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as in flowing
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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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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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 pour
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
And behind the scenes, China is pouring billions into building its tech lifeboat.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 22 May 2025
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
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While Disney and Universal continue to pour billions into their global theme parks (Universal just opened its latest park, Epic Universe, this week), many companies are also exploring smaller, more focused efforts.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
And behind the scenes, China is pouring billions into building its tech lifeboat.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 22 May 2025
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Inland flooding People in low-lying areas are familiar with how bad the streets get with Florida’s typical summer rainy season.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Trump and Musk cuts kneecapped forecasters Southern California already faced massive wildfires in January — normally the rainy season.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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When driving on wet roads, don’t try to overcorrect when steering, officials warned, KTRK reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Remember that a tent offers no protection against lightning. Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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