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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
Another pours a drink, then the video moves on.
—
Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
While the state pours in money to support China's tech ambitions, there are not always the guardrails and market forces to prevent widespread misallocation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2026
As money pours in, those suffering from a disease like Parkinson’s or seeking experimental therapies for Alzheimer’s will find medical innovation in their backyard rather than having to travel outside the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The movie ends with people the world over, rapt by their TVs and smartphones as the news pours in confirming that aliens are real.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The 167‑room property, sister to the boutiquey Marias Platzl across the Isar, offers modern rooms over its own Bavarian tavern, where the kitchen turns out some of the best food in town and pours several NA beers.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.
—Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The transition to a public company will give Wall Street a window into OpenAI’s finances as the company pours billions into AI infrastructure and computing resources.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
While the state pours in money to support China's tech ambitions, there are not always the guardrails and market forces to prevent widespread misallocation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 June 2026
As money pours in, those suffering from a disease like Parkinson’s or seeking experimental therapies for Alzheimer’s will find medical innovation in their backyard rather than having to travel outside the state.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The movie ends with people the world over, rapt by their TVs and smartphones as the news pours in confirming that aliens are real.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The 167‑room property, sister to the boutiquey Marias Platzl across the Isar, offers modern rooms over its own Bavarian tavern, where the kitchen turns out some of the best food in town and pours several NA beers.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.
—Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The transition to a public company will give Wall Street a window into OpenAI’s finances as the company pours billions into AI infrastructure and computing resources.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pours
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One of many great trout streams that wind through this state, which is really a destination for fly fishing, white water boating — river recreation is huge here in Colorado.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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In the City airs directly after and also streams the next day on Peacock.—
Sarah Hearon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast Tuesday, projecting Brent to average $80 in late 2026 and $75 in 2027, citing a faster-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf crude flows.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Traffic rushes by on the surrounding streets, but within the 16-acre neighborhood of Culdesac, cars are conspicuously absent.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Rain like it almost never rains in the desert around Las Vegas.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
23 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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Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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This floods the market with a black box of undifferentiated output.—
Anshul Gupta,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Melatonin floods the brain and body, telling each cell that night has come.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Water elements are abundant; all rooms include indoor and outdoor rainforest showers along with soaking tubs; some also feature private plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Bradley likes to brush her biscuits with heavy cream to lend a nice shiny coat and promote a golden crown, then showers them with poppy seeds and salt for extra crunch and flavor.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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