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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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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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
Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But, in the tumult of the snap election, dubious and outright vile comments came pouring forth.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
LesRuches Gardenia Grandé Marbré There's no other brand hand-pouring candles into marble vessels quite like LesRuches.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
And yet one way or another, fentanyl keeps pouring through.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The deals keep pouring in, so don't hit snooze on this savings alarm.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
For a picture-worthy presentation, wait to add the champagne until after pouring the ruby-red mixture over ice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The 12-speed mixer boasts 500 watts of power and comes with a bunch of useful accessories, including a flat beater, pouring shield, dough hook, stainless steel bowl and a whisk.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Before pouring every effort into solving the Mbappé puzzle, Real needs to fix itself—finding the tactical answers and inner steel responsible for its Champions League and La Liga trophy lifts earlier this year.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Venture funding has begun pouring back into crypto.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
But, in the tumult of the snap election, dubious and outright vile comments came pouring forth.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
LesRuches Gardenia Grandé Marbré There's no other brand hand-pouring candles into marble vessels quite like LesRuches.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
And yet one way or another, fentanyl keeps pouring through.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The deals keep pouring in, so don't hit snooze on this savings alarm.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
For a picture-worthy presentation, wait to add the champagne until after pouring the ruby-red mixture over ice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
The 12-speed mixer boasts 500 watts of power and comes with a bunch of useful accessories, including a flat beater, pouring shield, dough hook, stainless steel bowl and a whisk.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Before pouring every effort into solving the Mbappé puzzle, Real needs to fix itself—finding the tactical answers and inner steel responsible for its Champions League and La Liga trophy lifts earlier this year.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
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On a recent rainy Wednesday in Manhattan, Leonid Kogut sat and looked in awe at Apex, a stegosaurus that spans 27 feet.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Landed during the rainy season in a swamp, the emigrants found neither fresh water nor waterproof dwellings awaiting them, though they were shortly regaled with a supply of skates!Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some wet weather could impact parts of the East on Christmas Day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their warm and wet climates couldn’t produce the brawny horses needed for their cavalries.David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of the end-of-year lists flooding your algorithm, including others of ours, are group-thinks, and the collective wisdom of the hive mind has obvious value.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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So went early Tuesday morning for nearly 3,000 students, faculty members and staff members at Pepperdine University, a Christian school in Malibu known for its bucolic setting of rolling hills and ocean views.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Using shower bars or shower seats, non-slip mats, avoiding rolling chairs and loose rugs, and wearing supportive footwear are all helpful.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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