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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4
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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5
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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s given owner MetLife Investment Management, which took control in 2022, the confidence to start pouring capital into the property.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To get rid of them, officials advised mixing a third of a cup of ground yellow mustard seeds with one gallon of water and pouring the mixture slowly onto the soil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
For owner Kobie Nichols, who has lived in the US Virgin Islands for 28 years, part of the shop’s responsibility is reflecting—and pouring back into—its community.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Photos shared from the site on Thursday showed fire and black smoke pouring from the area of the vent.
—Kaytlyn Leslie, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
That’s given owner MetLife Investment Management, which took control in 2022, the confidence to start pouring capital into the property.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
To get rid of them, officials advised mixing a third of a cup of ground yellow mustard seeds with one gallon of water and pouring the mixture slowly onto the soil.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
For owner Kobie Nichols, who has lived in the US Virgin Islands for 28 years, part of the shop’s responsibility is reflecting—and pouring back into—its community.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Photos shared from the site on Thursday showed fire and black smoke pouring from the area of the vent.
—Kaytlyn Leslie, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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These storms may represent the last of SoCal’s rainy season, which typically ends in April.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Expect to see surgeonfish, blue tang, moorish idols, plus whale shark and manta rays in the May-September rainy season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Antenna notes that the high retention rate is likely due to the low price point, which comes as the costs of other premium streaming services rise.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Let the conversation unfold without rushing to resolve it.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Iraqi child who showed me his drawing of a sky raining with bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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If there is an occasional sugar storm raining down, the nutritional nest egg would hold your health together.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miami-Dade County commissioners are fond of heaping praise on the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, calling it a groundbreaking facility that will save lives and likely save the county millions of dollars.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The proteinmaxxers leapt on the buffet, heaping spoonfuls of hummus and shreds of rotisserie chicken onto paper plates.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then the Secret Service and every detail came flooding in and everybody went down.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh had 16 prospects attend in person, but the real stars were the fans flooding the North Shore and Point State Park.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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