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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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outpour

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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 The announcement was met with an outpour of messages from celebrities, artists, and longtime admirers of Vō. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
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
  • The act itself was fueled by anti-immigrant sentiment following the refugee exodus from Cuba, also known as the Mariel boatlift, which brought approximately 125,000 Cubans to Florida.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The stance has seen Newsom, who warns the passage of Prop 40 could see an exodus of the super rich from California, mocked and dismissed by fellow Democrats.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of exodus
Verb
  • People in Crystal Lake are constantly being dispatched in ways that offer the most shredded flesh, spurting blood and oozing viscera possible.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The demonstration video posted on X shows a clear liquid spurting all over the ground, which Tesla confirmed was glycol, a type of cooling agent used to cool its Supercharger cables.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of spurt
Noun
  • The flow of money from Qatar into Gaza has taken on new significance since October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, murdered some 1,200 people, and took 251 more hostage.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Experts warn that the dam needed to create the reservoir will disrupt the river’s natural flow, to the detriment of marine life.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
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  • Senate Democrats’ top super PAC is pouring nearly $7 million more into two major races, according to details shared first with Semafor.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On Hollywood stars’ social media feeds, messages of support are pouring in.
    — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pour
Noun
  • The video, which now has nearly 3 million views, reached the couple, who say the outpouring of congratulations and gifts to their online registry has been overwhelming.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • News of the first American pope’s surgery has led to an outpouring of well-wishes across the world, including from those visiting Rome.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of outpouring
Verb
  • Yet after spraying the stuff up his nose for just three days, KFF notes the peptide user fell seriously ill.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Eyeline wants artists to adjust water’s velocity, viscosity and turbulence with keyframes, and add foam or spray without altering the underlying simulation.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of spray
Noun
  • Noah Seelam | Afp | Getty Images Fund outflows and a rising energy bill are expected to keep putting pressure on India's rupee, even as the central bank works to slow depreciation.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These measures did not stem the outflow of roughly 100,000 specialists—about a tenth of Russia’s tech workforce—over the course of 2022.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of outflow
Verb
  • The front end of the van could be seen sliding into the sinkhole as water continued to gush from the ground.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush

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