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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr How to pronounce outpour (audio)
Definition of outpournext
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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verb

as in to spurt

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Recent Examples of outpour
Noun
After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 Leaders in the Tar Heel state mourned the loss of Hunt on Thursday with an outpour of memories and appreciation for his accomplishments. — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for outpour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
  1. exodus
  2. spurt
  3. flow
  4. pour
  5. outpouring
  6. spray
  7. outflow
  8. gush
Noun
  • Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of exodus
Verb
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of spurt
Noun
  • Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • No chopping, no cooking and zero cleanup—just shake, pour and enjoy.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
    — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of the United States with fireworks, parades, concerts, family gatherings, and an outpouring of sometimes temporary patriotism.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of outpouring
Verb
  • Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.
    — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of spray
Noun
  • These curious objects display very little emission associated with galactic jets or other outflows.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of outflow
Verb
  • Bryan Cranston can't stop gushing over his daughter's performance on The Pitt.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • The critic reviews of Supergirl didn’t wind up in the same galaxy as the overwhelming majority of the gushing first reaction crowd.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026
Definition of gush

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