outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow
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an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
What’s happening is there’s an outpouring of affection around AJ Brown, which is broadly unusual in these circumstances.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The disaster has also prompted an outpouring of donations from around the world.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Administrative Director Jason Camp says the support for first responders was driven by an outpouring in the community.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
-ˌpōr-iŋ
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out
b
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