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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Recent Examples of outpour
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The app received an outpour of criticism from fans, both on the MKBHD YouTube channel and across social platforms.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
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Noun
In the wake of the shooting, there has been an outpour of anger towards the insurance industry for denying medical claims, with some going as far as cheering for Thompson's death and arguing that the shooter was justified in his actions.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The app received an outpour of criticism from fans, both on the MKBHD YouTube channel and across social platforms.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpour
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The exodus of immigrant workers threatens economic stability, with recent analysis reporting that Florida's key industries employing undocumented workers could face annual losses of $12.6 billion.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The exodus from Cuba Border arrests of Cubans increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and after anti-government protests in 2021.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Third quarter spurt, but Sixers respond The Kings moved to a zone defense early in the third quarter that seemed to flummox Philadelphia.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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This device spurts a continuous dry, fine mist to fill indoor air with essential oil at its purest concentration (that means a more noticeable, longer-lasting scent).—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
13 Jan. 2025
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Groups that want to reduce immigration have also argued that restricting the flow of immigrants would put upward pressure on wages, benefiting American workers who might then take caregiving jobs.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal will feel hard done by over another controversial sending-off changing the flow of their game when Lewis-Skelly was dismissed just before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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As the industry comes to terms with his passing, tributes have poured in from fellow artists and colleagues, including Ja Rule, Fat Joe, The Game, Jamie Foxx, Russell Simmons, Ye and many more.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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But if there are any crusty bits, try pouring coarse salt in there and going at it with a Tawashi scrubber, which has soft bristles that whisk away any detritus.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
6 Feb. 2025
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There was loss in that, but also an incredible outpouring of kindness as well.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, owner Rafael Hasid said there has been an outpouring of support ever since.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If not, spray scale with horticultural oil (NOT Neem).—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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And in scenes that dizzyingly jump around from day and night, blood is spilled and bullets are sprayed.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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According to FactSet, four of the six largest high yield dividend funds have suffered outflows over the past year.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Only Folsom Lake, which has seen an increase in outflows into the American River over the past couple of days, was low; Friday’s capacity was just 37% or 80% of its historical average, as water managers made room ahead of the storms.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Analysts gushed over Chili’s results on an earnings call, offering congratulations to the company 11 times.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The fashion designer, 50, gushed over her husband David Beckham’s new underwear campaign for Boss on Instagram.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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