1
as in streaming
to cause to flow in a stream
she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout
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2
as in flowing
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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3
as in rushing
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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4
as in raining
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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5
as in heaping
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pouring
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The injection molding process begins with the user pouring a liquid elastomer mixture into the injection chamber.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
And Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider turned methane hunter, uses infrared cameras to expose invisible, deadly gases pouring from fracking sites and pipelines in Texas.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Tesla is pouring resources into its Optimus robot, while China has committed more than $10 billion in government funding to drive down costs and seize market dominance.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
The smartphone revolution saw consumer electronics companies pouring billions into R&D and their pace, with a new phone every year, soon overtook the military’s multi-year procurement cycle.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Once the region’s most ambitious beer festival, pouring top domestic and foreign brews, I was disappointed by last year’s more modest affair.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Tributes started pouring in soon after the announcement came out, and many expressed the same shock that someone so vibrant and powerful on screen could have been privately dealing with a debilitating illness off screen.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For the most refreshing sip, take the time to chill the glasses in the freezer before pouring it out.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
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Adam Paul, Montna Farms operations manager, said that within minutes of pouring water into the dry fields, various species — birds, frogs, cranes — start to appear.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The injection molding process begins with the user pouring a liquid elastomer mixture into the injection chamber.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
And Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider turned methane hunter, uses infrared cameras to expose invisible, deadly gases pouring from fracking sites and pipelines in Texas.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Tesla is pouring resources into its Optimus robot, while China has committed more than $10 billion in government funding to drive down costs and seize market dominance.
—Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025
The smartphone revolution saw consumer electronics companies pouring billions into R&D and their pace, with a new phone every year, soon overtook the military’s multi-year procurement cycle.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Once the region’s most ambitious beer festival, pouring top domestic and foreign brews, I was disappointed by last year’s more modest affair.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Tributes started pouring in soon after the announcement came out, and many expressed the same shock that someone so vibrant and powerful on screen could have been privately dealing with a debilitating illness off screen.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For the most refreshing sip, take the time to chill the glasses in the freezer before pouring it out.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
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The North Face Men’s Alta Vista Rain Jacket Fall brings the start of the rainy season in many climates.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the onset of the rainy season has exacerbated already deplorable conditions, transforming dust into thick sludge, flooding fragile shelters, and bringing swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All four seasons of Franklin & Bash are currently streaming on Netflix.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Will any other games be streaming exclusives this year?—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Risk Perception Gap Despite these compelling examples and the long track record of inclusive finance institutions, capital is not flowing in sufficient amounts for inclusive finance institutions to develop their climate adaptation initiatives.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wiley led the Panthers with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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In August, Russia’s aerial assaults on Ukraine slowed markedly, with 4,288 projectiles raining down on Ukrainian cities, an average of 138 per day.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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No, nothing like those fly-swatters raining down on the court at Miami Arena when the Heat won the teams’ inaugural Miami meeting in 1989.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spoon a heaping tablespoon (not packed) of crust mixture into bottom of each paper liner.—
Craig Melvin,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An in-use wiping cloth should still be wet and somewhat clean from being in a sanitizing solution when at rest.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just two days before filming began in the northwest regional province of Santiago Rodriguez, a powerful storm swept through the Dominican Republic, flooding the ground floor of the production office and bringing much of Santo Domingo to a halt.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, that did not stop Taylor Swift fans from flooding Tart's social media with stern reactions.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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