outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow
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an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The timing of Young’s Ukrainian show announcement seems rather pertinent given the outpouring of global support received by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (Feb. 28).
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Mar. 2025
News of her tragic death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow artists, industry leaders, and fans on social media.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
And at the 2025 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, the sisterhood was on full display as media powerhouse Joy Reid received an outpouring of support following MSNBC’s cancellation of her show, The ReidOut on Sunday.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
-ˌpōr-iŋ
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out
b
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