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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
Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Mold spores and rust bloom around the bathroom fixtures, and a mysterious black smog pours from her vents and sticks to her walls.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Alex pours two very full glasses of wine and almost immediately launches into how Bradley shouldn’t be reporting the news.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The proud dad also pours back into his family.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
For instance, several breweries in my area are offering gravity pours this time of year.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As sunlight pours in, her first thoughts come into focus.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Before Charlie Sheen makes his first appearance in Netflix’s new two-part, three-hour docuseries aka Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer pours more than a few grains of salt upon the entire endeavor.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Mold spores and rust bloom around the bathroom fixtures, and a mysterious black smog pours from her vents and sticks to her walls.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Alex pours two very full glasses of wine and almost immediately launches into how Bradley shouldn’t be reporting the news.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The proud dad also pours back into his family.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
For instance, several breweries in my area are offering gravity pours this time of year.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
As sunlight pours in, her first thoughts come into focus.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Before Charlie Sheen makes his first appearance in Netflix’s new two-part, three-hour docuseries aka Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer pours more than a few grains of salt upon the entire endeavor.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pours
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The idea is to make the merchandise available in tandem with its theatrical debut, or else later, as an additional marketing vector when the project streams or releases on physical media.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Silhouette streams into more than 25 countries with over 500 classes that blend art, science, and sweat.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The little gem features a triple 70-foot waterfall that flows over a travertine dam and limestone caves that are set under the falls.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Too many big plays allowed The Commanders have given up 32 explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of at least 12 yards), tied for the fifth-most in the league through Week 4.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 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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In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bright sunlight floods the sensors with background noise, surface reflections distort the signal, and long-distance measurements require higher stability than short-range indoor use.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 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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With Batista already strapped to a kill table, Prater gushes over Dexter killing Lowell and Gareth.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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