outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow
Examples of outpouring in a Sentence
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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That national outpouring of jubilation commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
Don Marshall, known for his core role on the ABC sci-fi series Land of the Giants, plays the hard-working young professional, who is subjected to an unseemly outpouring of prejudice that the Ingalls family is alone in rebuking.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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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.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
Don Marshall, known for his core role on the ABC sci-fi series Land of the Giants, plays the hard-working young professional, who is subjected to an unseemly outpouring of prejudice that the Ingalls family is alone in rebuking.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
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
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
-ˌpōr-iŋ
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out
b
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