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as in flows
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in rushes
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in rains
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 lavishes
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pours
Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides.
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David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the colorful interiors offer multiple balconies, and sunlight pours in from every angle, adding to the home’s creative energy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
As hot air rises off the desert floor, cooler air pours down from above and funnels between the mountain ranges, sending unpredictable gusts sweeping across the tennis complex.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Homeland Security now pours its resources into border protection and immigration.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
With Hunt out of the picture, the contrast between Cornyn and Paxton could turn especially ugly as more Republican donor money pours in to help Cornyn.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Izba Spa is a Russian banya in Denver that includes a massage therapist who pours water and essential oils over the hot rocks so the room is filled with steam and then uses bundles of oak leaves to move the steam.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the colorful interiors offer multiple balconies, and sunlight pours in from every angle, adding to the home’s creative energy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
As hot air rises off the desert floor, cooler air pours down from above and funnels between the mountain ranges, sending unpredictable gusts sweeping across the tennis complex.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Homeland Security now pours its resources into border protection and immigration.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
With Hunt out of the picture, the contrast between Cornyn and Paxton could turn especially ugly as more Republican donor money pours in to help Cornyn.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Izba Spa is a Russian banya in Denver that includes a massage therapist who pours water and essential oils over the hot rocks so the room is filled with steam and then uses bundles of oak leaves to move the steam.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Each ticket includes 14 one-ounce wine pours at downtown locations, red and white wine options at every stop, a commemorative wine glass and lanyard and a treat to enjoy during the walk, organizers said.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pours
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Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Almost a third of global container shipping flows through the Suez Canal.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a league of her own Adelson’s political money flows overwhelmingly to Republicans.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gary, in his mail truck, rushes over to pick Ennis up.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kadri took line rushes during warmups with Valeri Nichushkin and Brock Nelson, but Bednar wanted to start the fan favorite in his return and just stuck with it.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Time seems to collapse in on itself when bombs keep dropping overhead, and the act of trying to visit a next-door neighbor becomes a matter of life or death as sniper fire rains down.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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That and the fact it never rains.—
Lauren Bans,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
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When Ray lavishes attention on another biker’s pet pillion, Kevin (Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters), Colin sulks until his master unzips his trousers and gives him a treat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Majumdar lavishes her characters with careful attention, and so the reader comes to regard their most troubling actions as justified, if not inevitable.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The floating center console creates handbag storage and an available dual pane sunroof floods the cabin with light.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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The title floods the screen, in lavishly flowing script, a whopping 49 minutes into this 108-minute neo-noir, not far off the halfway mark.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Kate’s whereabouts are alluded to in the opening minutes of the season four premiere, as the Bridgerton family gushes over Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) baby boy, Elliott.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Plan on some morning snow showers around the Philadelphia region for your drive in to work, school or the gym on Wednesday.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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For her part, Rachel routinely showers her husband with words of affirmation in anniversary and birthday posts on Instagram.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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