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as in flowed
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in rushed
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in rained
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 heaped
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of poured
Reactions poured in from Democrats and Republicans after the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting on Saturday night, with both sides condemning the violence.
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Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer has poured more than $100 million into California’s governor’s race — a staggering sum that’s helping vault him into the top tier after months of lagging in the polls.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Investors poured more love into chipmakers this past week, sending both the S & P and Nasdaq to touch a new record intraday high on Thursday.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Viel and Jackson LaCombe also scored in the third and Lukas Dostal made 20 saves for the upstart Ducks, who have poured in 16 goals in three games to take an early lead in this first-round series against the two-time Western Conference champion Oilers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Jackson sees McCray-Penson — a founding legend of the WNBA who died in 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer — as the last coach who poured both belief and challenge into her game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Leftover syrup can be squirted into lemonade or poured over pancakes—why not keep a fresh batch in the refrigerator all season long?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Additional tips poured in from all over the country.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer has poured more than $100 million into California’s governor’s race — a staggering sum that’s helping vault him into the top tier after months of lagging in the polls.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Investors poured more love into chipmakers this past week, sending both the S & P and Nasdaq to touch a new record intraday high on Thursday.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Viel and Jackson LaCombe also scored in the third and Lukas Dostal made 20 saves for the upstart Ducks, who have poured in 16 goals in three games to take an early lead in this first-round series against the two-time Western Conference champion Oilers.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Jackson sees McCray-Penson — a founding legend of the WNBA who died in 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer — as the last coach who poured both belief and challenge into her game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Leftover syrup can be squirted into lemonade or poured over pancakes—why not keep a fresh batch in the refrigerator all season long?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Additional tips poured in from all over the country.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poured
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All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among the other artists being streamed are Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, Brooks & Dunn, Teddy Swims, Diplo, Pitbull, Ludacris, BigXthaPlug, the Red Clay Strays, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Gavin Adcock, Little Big Town, Hootie and the Blowfish, Lyle Lovett and Warren Zeiders.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The agreement gave Poway a means of replacing water that flowed into the Lake Poway reservoir, said Poway Utilities Administrator Carlos Cortes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic flowed through to Peacock as well, where EBITDA losses were $432 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Moses could put his real game face on and settle into his pre-race routine—even if a bit rushed—to get Pal in the zone, and then send him off into the Valley of Roses to pick up his jockey, then on to the starting gate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some pieces of glass rained down on Smith.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the bow and stern sections tore free from one another, the ship's contents were ejected and rained down across the ocean floor, dispersing everything from luggage and dinnerware to engine parts and personal belongings.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The last two goals saved all focus being heaped upon the Wild’s special teams.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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To inch closer to its goals, Amazon has flooded its warehouses with robotics technologies in recent years, including robotic arms like Sparrow, Robin and Cardinal, autonomous cart mover Proteus and inventory sortation system Sequoia to support employees in the fulfillment process.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Folks who had either worked with Kelly in the past or knew of his jaw-droppingly extensive résumé flooded the comments section.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shoemaker swerved right off the 210 and rolled his Ford Bronco down the embankment, about three stories high, and onto the 57 freeway.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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At the sweet sound of the final whistle, Martin Odegaard rolled onto the turf and lay there motionless.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Martin said that the coverage, along with advertising by plaintiffs’ lawyers about the class action, both precipitated the large number of patients coming forward.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The proposals, announced Wednesday, underscore the economic damage the Iran war is inflicting on Europe, which only recently emerged from the energy crunch precipitated by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Poured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poured. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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