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as in to flow
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in to rush
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in to rain
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 to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pour
Mayor Adams on Tuesday poured cold water on the idea that deportation fears since President Trump’s inauguration have led to a drop-off in New York City public school attendance — despite early signs that some immigrant families are fearful about sending their children to school.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
The past two celebrity games have seen NFL players take home MVP honors as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parson poured in 37 points in 2024 and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf put up a 20-10 double-double to win MVP in 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025
However, sticking to her overall intention with the film, Berg draws a line between this technical skill and Buckley’s ethereal spirit, which, having been raised by a single mother, contained both masculine and feminine features and poured love onto others with reckless abandon.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Reactions from social media poured in after the video hit the internet, with most netizens singing the exact same tune.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
The past two celebrity games have seen NFL players take home MVP honors as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parson poured in 37 points in 2024 and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf put up a 20-10 double-double to win MVP in 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025
However, sticking to her overall intention with the film, Berg draws a line between this technical skill and Buckley’s ethereal spirit, which, having been raised by a single mother, contained both masculine and feminine features and poured love onto others with reckless abandon.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
Reactions from social media poured in after the video hit the internet, with most netizens singing the exact same tune.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
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Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, which allows users to stream on up to two devices at one time.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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So we’re left with Section 31, a Star Trek: Discovery spinoff film currently streaming on Paramount+.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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No one had a gathering space that felt comfortable that ideas could flow in and would represent us as a team.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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But more tears, the happy kind, of course, would flow.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
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Medics rushed the man to Woodhull Hospital and the woman to Wyckoff Heights Hospital.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the comments, people rushed to share their reactions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, a boss or someone in authority might rain on your parade.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday, snow is likely before 4 p.m. before turning to rain with a high near 38.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Bourne seems to have lavished all his genius as a director on the elegant musical staging, leaving the actors to their own devices.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the clip, the pig can be seen cuddling into the small dog on a bed, the pair lavishing comfort and love on one another, getting as close as possible for a snuggle.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The massive hole in the house left the basement flooded and destroyed.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Virgen Viera was scanning her phone for updates about the crash when photos and videos began flooding social media.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Some fans gushed over Pierre and even edited themselves with the heartthrob actor in the clip.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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The stack of executive orders gushing from the White House spans so many fronts that disoriented Democrats appear unsure how to fight back.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The decision to sell the historic landmark was precipitated by the reality of mounting maintenance expenses.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many Democrats and some Republicans say Trump and Musk are violating constitutional limits on the presidency in ways that are unlawful and that are precipitating a constitutional crisis.—
David Ingram,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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