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
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an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
How the Community Is Rallying Around the Dogs The Facebook post drew an outpouring of support from community members moved by the rescue story.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
The post quickly accumulated nearly 2 million views through Thursday, mostly an outpouring of condolences.
—CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The post quickly accumulated nearly 2 million views through Thursday, mostly an outpouring of condolences.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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