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
David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Such has been the outpouring of support from Angelenos that many places have had to pause accepting donations and turn away people who want to help.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Thompson's killing outside a hotel where the company was to hold its investor day meeting was met with shock across the industry as well as a social media outpouring of anger from Americans frustrated over their dealings with health insurers, citing medical care denials and high costs.
—Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
They are taken aback by the outpouring of support from the online community and learn about the impact Steen had on so many.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The post quickly went viral, amassing over 159,000 likes and sparking an outpouring of love and nostalgia in the comments.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Such has been the outpouring of support from Angelenos that many places have had to pause accepting donations and turn away people who want to help.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Thompson's killing outside a hotel where the company was to hold its investor day meeting was met with shock across the industry as well as a social media outpouring of anger from Americans frustrated over their dealings with health insurers, citing medical care denials and high costs.
—Sriparna Roy and Bhanvi Satija, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
They are taken aback by the outpouring of support from the online community and learn about the impact Steen had on so many.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
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The exodus of immigrant workers threatens economic stability, with recent analysis reporting that Florida's key industries employing undocumented workers could face annual losses of $12.6 billion.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The exodus from Cuba Border arrests of Cubans increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and after anti-government protests in 2021.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Groups that want to reduce immigration have also argued that restricting the flow of immigrants would put upward pressure on wages, benefiting American workers who might then take caregiving jobs.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Urinary incontinence: Untreated bladder cancer can lead to an inability to control the flow of urine.—
Steffini Stalos,
Health,
25 Jan. 2025
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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