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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Eric Adler
may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
There was an outpouring of community support for Marly Metayer and her family after the death of her daughter, Nancy, who was first elected as a commissioner in 2020 and then reelected in 2024.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Reports of his illness were met with an outpouring of support and well-wishes from a range of high profile politicians across the political spectrum.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Amid an outpouring of shock after their deaths, Traveler’s Cart invited employees, friends and supporters to pay their respect outside.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 11 May 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 20 May. 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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