OUTPOUR Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr

Definition of outpour

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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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

Noun

Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of exodus

Noun

Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

Investors poured in nearly $8 billion across 207 deals in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Ana metro areas, up 28% from a year earlier, according to PitchBook.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

There has been an outpouring of grief in Kern County and at Sacramento State of a life of promise unfulfilled.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
The case has drawn an outpouring of support for Hearn, a longtime volunteer caretaker of park property, as Trump officials warn that vandalism of national monuments won’t go unpunished.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of outpouring

Verb

Squirting oil from a can or spraying from an aerosol can takes just minutes.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
In contrast, spraying visible ants often kills only a small portion of the colony while leaving the nest intact, with millions of workers ready to replace the small population killed by a contact spray.

— The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

These curious objects display very little emission associated with galactic jets or other outflows.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
India’s main stock index last month outperformed other emerging markets by the most since November, and foreign outflows hit a four-month low.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of outflow

Verb

Shocking video appeared to show unsuspecting shoppers looking at grocery items seconds before the roof collapsed, sending a large amount of water gushing into the business.

— Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Hiltz gushed about how other athletes will correct anyone who misgenders Hiltz.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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