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
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
As communities in some areas begin to rebuild and families embark on the long road to recovery, relief efforts have started pouring in from across the country.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
This has been Betts’ mindset since the start of this season, pouring himself into one new task after the next.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
And with fan engagement at an all-time high, record-breaking viewership and major investments pouring in—who are the visionaries behind this seismic shift?
—Forbeslive, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The sun is pouring in through the floor-to-ceiling windows when the bar begins to fill with bespoke suits on a Tuesday in August at Four Twenty Five.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
The results have been pouring in.
—Suzanne Herman, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
The top-floor restaurant has a high ceiling and airy space painted with light pouring through the towering windows along two walls.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Although Bailey has not announced the same news, fans’ thoughts about the breakup began pouring in, with some skeptical and others applauding the split.
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Trending Nationally Atmospheric river heading into Bay Area, will bring first major storms of winter rainy season Boston is spending millions on bike lanes amid a budget crunch.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 20 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article The first atmospheric river storm of the season is forecast to slam into Northern California starting Wednesday, a powerful system expected to bring the rainiest weather to the Bay Area in nearly nine months.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Rapid cooling zones must be available for each outdoor athletic and marching band contest, practice, workout, or conditioning session that is held in wet bulb globe temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, glycerin How to Use: Twice daily, apply to wet skin, massage into skin using circular motions, and rinse.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Graceful Arizona sycamores shade the courtyards where shoppers stroll past splashing fountains and beds bursting with flowers.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Buffalo could be heard splashing in the swamp and grunting for miles.Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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