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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
Everyone strives for that state and pours their love into it.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
Once that door is opened, not only can’t Guy turn back, but out pours a stream of shocking truths.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
On an unseasonably warm morning in January, sunlight pours through the glass facade of the Utrina Baths, an Olympic-size swimming pool on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Romanticizing old anecdotes through illustration and packing in details, the documentarian pours his soul into Boorman’s for a possession that’s warmly and memorably religious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Sunlight pours in through soaring windows in the primary suite, illuminating a wooden media center.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight pours through the big windows at Night Swim, where guests line up at the counter for a fresh roast or specialty drink and browse shelves stocked with coffee bags and merch.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Her father, Raúl, once a hopeful biotechnologist, now pours his fear into strange, homemade cures no one else trusts.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
Once that door is opened, not only can’t Guy turn back, but out pours a stream of shocking truths.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
On an unseasonably warm morning in January, sunlight pours through the glass facade of the Utrina Baths, an Olympic-size swimming pool on the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia.
—Sean Williams, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
Romanticizing old anecdotes through illustration and packing in details, the documentarian pours his soul into Boorman’s for a possession that’s warmly and memorably religious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Sunlight pours in through soaring windows in the primary suite, illuminating a wooden media center.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
Sunlight pours through the big windows at Night Swim, where guests line up at the counter for a fresh roast or specialty drink and browse shelves stocked with coffee bags and merch.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Her father, Raúl, once a hopeful biotechnologist, now pours his fear into strange, homemade cures no one else trusts.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pours
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The Kardashians streams Thursdays on Hulu.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the stellar extent of the galaxy is normally only shown to overlap with the bright dusty disk, superior techniques can reveal the low surface-brightness halo and streams around it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Spencer completes 66 percent of his passes for an average of 142 passing yards a game with 21 touchdowns and rushes for 64 yards a game with nine rushing touchdowns.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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But when cold weather rushes in, a good eye mask becomes essential for staving off dark circles, dry skin, and the puffiness that follows a late night of caviar, blinis, and martinis (‘tis the season to indulge, after all).—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sulfuric acid rains down through the sickly yellow sky but never reaches the lava-licked ground.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, in preparation for a ground invasion, Israel rains yet more American bombs on Gaza City—another round of mindless, brutal violence against a population that has endured it every day for almost two years.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Shauna Bell, who lives along Van Buren, said the nearby stormwater drain is constantly clogged from highway debris, which floods her yard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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What To Know One of the most dangerous threats for Southern California will be the risk of debris flow as the rain floods recent burn scars, including the Eaton Scar and Bridge Scar.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Then a leak above the family’s apartment opens a giant hole in the ceiling, and water gushes through.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The songwriter frequently gushes about being a grandmother on social media and in interviews.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Faye is both highly supportive yet frustrated by the distant Springsteen, who showers her with love before disappearing into his music.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Snow showers throughout the week; travelers advised to remain cautious due to potential slick conditions.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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