as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
The comments prompted an outpouring of condemnation from critics including David Schwimmer and Piers Morgan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
But his revelations helped set off what has since become Serbia’s biggest outpouring of public discontent since the protests that toppled Mr. Milosevic in 2000.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The video sparked an outpouring of emotion from viewers worldwide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
After the murder, Mangione received an outpouring of support from people across the country angered by the American health care system.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
The comments prompted an outpouring of condemnation from critics including David Schwimmer and Piers Morgan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
But his revelations helped set off what has since become Serbia’s biggest outpouring of public discontent since the protests that toppled Mr. Milosevic in 2000.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
The video sparked an outpouring of emotion from viewers worldwide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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Delaware lawmakers have proposed a law to limit shareholder lawsuits and save the state from a mass exodus of tech companies.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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At least seven federal prosecutors resigned rather than comply with an order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams — an unprecedented exodus that includes veteran lawyers with deep conservative credentials.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Following the flow of the metallic tiles inside, shoppers are greeted by a recurrence of tiled walls that extends to shades of white, brown, gold, orange and green, further enhanced by accents of concrete, glass, marble, brass and oak.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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What to look for in a quality shower faucet Components Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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But to avoid burning a hole in the bag, let the grease cool first by pouring it into an old soup can or similar container and placing it in the fridge to solidify.—
Julia Mitchem,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
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Eyewitness accounts and mobile phone videos circulating online show that the aircraft descended steeply before crashing into the ground and erupting into flames.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
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Lava is erupting from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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