as in exodus
a flowing or going out
the roadways around the new plant are being widened to handle the expected outpour of vehicles at the end of the day shift
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as in to spurt
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Recent Examples of outpour
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In the midst of global tensions, Democrats have been waging a legislative war on the home front by battling Trump’s outpour of executive orders in courtrooms, press conferences and on both Congressional floors.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Since the law was first presented in congress two weeks ago, there has been outpouring against it.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
Verb
Watkins received an outpour of support from her fellow basketball stars, including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, who both reacted to the USC star's injury.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In the midst of global tensions, Democrats have been waging a legislative war on the home front by battling Trump’s outpour of executive orders in courtrooms, press conferences and on both Congressional floors.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
Noun
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Despite the exodus at Burnley towards the end of last summer’s window, Trafford was one of the players who remained when a move never materialised.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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This exodus fractures families and hurts our city: our schools have lost more than 120,000 students (and the associated funding).—
Richard Buery,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Earnings spurted in the latest year (ended in March 2025).—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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As Drummond moved forward and was nearing the fountain, the lion made a low, gurgling sound before the light stream coming from its mouth thickened and began to bubble and spurt, squirting up and then falling down into the channel at the animal’s feet.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Israel has at times closed off the flow of aid into the strip, citing concerns about smuggling and looting by Hamas.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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While moisture has surged into Arizona at times, the region hasn’t had a sustained southeast flow to ignite widespread storms.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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How to help displaced pets and wildlife Recent storms in the Hill Country and Central Texas have brought challenges to local animal shelters, but also an overwhelming outpouring of community support.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The outpouring of love from the wrestling community was just amazing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Bulls regularly wallow during the rut, spraying piss into shallow ponds to coat themselves in a lather of testosterone-rich mud that cows can smell from a long way.—
Jace Bauserman,
Outdoor Life,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Here are the top 10 U.S. cities retirees fled in 2023, ranked by the highest net outflow of people aged 60 and over.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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A couple of weeks prior to the Chiefs vs. Texans game, Clark gushed about the musician on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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In May 2024, Kelly gushed to PEOPLE about how much Sidney loves going to his grandparents' house.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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