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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
Thousands of comments poured in, with strangers reflecting on the power of female friendship and longing for that kind of connection themselves.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 July 2025
The children in the cabins near the river's edge were told to climb onto the top bunks and then – as water poured in – the rafters.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Investors continue pouring billions of dollars into promising ventures every year, betting on founders and minimum viable products.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
When Fox News moves on to another outrage and the grotesque Alligator Alcatraz T-shirt sales slow, will Noem still be eager to pour hundreds of millions into the hands of a governor who denied her request to be part of initial news coverage?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 July 2025
The children in the cabins near the river's edge were told to climb onto the top bunks and then – as water poured in – the rafters.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Investors continue pouring billions of dollars into promising ventures every year, betting on founders and minimum viable products.
—Raviraj Hegde, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
When Fox News moves on to another outrage and the grotesque Alligator Alcatraz T-shirt sales slow, will Noem still be eager to pour hundreds of millions into the hands of a governor who denied her request to be part of initial news coverage?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pour
Verb
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Day two coverage will be streamed exclusively on MLB.com.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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How To Watch The Love Island USA Season 7 Finale The Season 7 finale of Love Island USA is available to stream on Peacock.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Humanity is rushing toward a climate cliff, and MAGA is jamming its foot on the gas pedal.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Pascual suffered a massive head injury and was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center where he was put on life support.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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On the final day of Summerfest 2025, fans of Part Time Models, Van Jaeger and The Warning have a 50/50 chance of getting rained on and a 100% chance of being sweaty as temperatures reach a heat index of 95 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Debris rained down on the crowd, setting fire to their hair and summer clothing and burning their skin.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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In a year where the Legislature lavished corporations with more than a billion dollars in tax cuts, and the Legislature funneled so much into reserves, this budget is a shameful blow at those who suffer in the shadows.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
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Trump has threatened the sovereignty of allies and publicly berated their leaders, all while lavishing praise on the dictators and thugs who threaten them.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Previous storms have flooded Mason’s building, damaging appliances and furniture, but this time she was mostly spared.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Thousands of comments flooded the platform owned by Trump.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Dee and Kevin, when recalling the crash and what followed, gushed about their kids.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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At around midnight July 3, rain began gushing into the Guadalupe River – dropping more than 10 inches into the river at Hunt in just four hours and swelling it to dangerous levels.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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According to housing experts, the city now has one of the worst housing markets in the entire country—and the situation is likely to continue precipitating in the coming months.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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For example, having kids may precipitate a need for more life insurance coverage.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pour. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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