pouring 1 of 2

adjective

as in rainy
marked by or abounding with rain a pouring, miserable day

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pouring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pour
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
Verb
Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave. — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 Fresh data seen by CNBC shows sovereign wealth funds are pouring billions back into China, with investment surging 190% from 2025. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The continual tasting process involves meeting with winery owners, pouring with winemakers, and attending events in the search for special selections each quarter. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Following the news of the deputy's death, condolences from law enforcement agencies and city leaders began pouring in on Wednesday. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Saudis are still the majority buyers, but Gulf investors are also pouring money into the two cities, Shaker said. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The country is pouring billions of dollars into upgrading its transportation and logistics networks. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Systems like these may offer a cheaper solution than pouring a permanent foundation, particularly when retrofitting existing homes. — Daniel Wolfe, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The Texas Senate race is the most expensive race in the country right now, and Republicans are pouring $200 million to save the nominee there. — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
  1. rainy
  2. streaming
  3. flowing
  4. rushing
  5. raining
  6. heaping
  7. wet
  8. flooding
Adjective
  • There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rainy
Verb
  • Similarly, Media is just a playback remote for whatever your phone is currently streaming, and Weather displays the forecast for your current location without an option to search elsewhere.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Available on most streaming services, including YouTubeTV, DirecTV, and FuboTV, as well as on traditional cable and satellite providers.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • About two-thirds of S&P 500 returns since 2024 have come from 42 AI stocks and almost all of the venture dollars this year are flowing into AI, with some firms nearing trillion-dollar valuations.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • There's a substantial amount of money flowing through the political texting business, and the people sending these messages have financial reasons to keep doing it.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowing
Verb
  • To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Some notes on other offensive positions Running back Ollie Gordon II set career highs in rushing attempts (25) and rushing yards (103).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rushing
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  • Then, as if all of that wasn't enough, Sens fans started raining down their old Tkachuk jerseys.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Flanagan reclaims certain elements, such as the stones raining down on the Whites’ house.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of raining
Verb
  • Bringing up the rear this week, these two are coming off heaping praise from the judges for their rumba on Week 4.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Per Johnson’s worldview, heaping more debt burdens on future taxpayers is a way to redress inequities rather than a necessary tool to maintain the city’s infrastructure.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of heaping
Adjective
  • Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • As high tide peaked Monday morning, water surged from Newport Harbor onto the streets of the Balboa Peninsula flooding some businesses in the Balboa Fun Zone.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That means Treasury will need to keep borrowing — a lot, flooding the market with bonds.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of flooding

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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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