as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The outpouring of joy was about more than one woman’s walking free.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Tributes Pour In News of Bowman’s death drew an outpouring of grief from fellow musicians who knew him as both an artist and a friend.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
High inflation and unemployment – a result of government mismanagement and decades of sanctions – triggered nationwide protests against the regime in late December last year, an outpouring of public anger that ended in a bloody crackdown by security forces.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Her 84-year-old mother’s case, still being investigated by law enforcement, generated an outpouring of public affection for the co-host.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The outpouring of joy was about more than one woman’s walking free.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Tributes Pour In News of Bowman’s death drew an outpouring of grief from fellow musicians who knew him as both an artist and a friend.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
High inflation and unemployment – a result of government mismanagement and decades of sanctions – triggered nationwide protests against the regime in late December last year, an outpouring of public anger that ended in a bloody crackdown by security forces.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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The elite section that prosecutes public corruption was gutted; the Civil Rights Division, which protects the Constitutional rights of all Americans, experienced a mass exodus of career attorneys who say the division is being turned into an enforcement arm of the White House.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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Industry insiders surmised that Comcast’s exodus from SNY’s ownership structure freed it from this deal.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People called 911 to report gushing water, which Barash said would normally require at least one fire truck and one police officer to respond and investigate.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Machinery moved earth, buzz saws signaled new construction and a steady flow of trucks brought new equipment to Expo Idaho.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Illini had trouble getting in an extended flow and at times looked deflated.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Davis and other residents have spoken out again and again about the water that can resemble urine pouring from their taps.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven months, pouring resources into one of Australia's largest manhunts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stults recommends vacuuming first, wiping with a paper towel, then spraying and wiping with a cleaner.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both experts suggest tackling odors with white vinegar, too, either while cleaning or spraying it in the air.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Video from inside the cabin shows passengers erupting into cheers and applause, some shouting in relief after the aircraft came to a stop.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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On social media, Italian fans were disgusted by the performance, erupting into a meltdown rarely seen.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The results could one day help mitigate the problem of toxic dust spewing from the drying lake bed onto Salt Lake City—the Great Salt Lake’s bed is laced with arsenic, a toxic substance that, when people are exposed to it as dust, may cause cancers, respiratory problems and heart disease.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the way out, Link reminds everyone that when the nuclear reactors go, radiation is going to be spewing out of the bunker doors.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Van Ackers delivered photos of the spouting fountain, which had ceased operating in 2012, to every member of the California Legislature.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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They should then be joined by the Young Republicans who reportedly have been spouting Nazi mottos and ideas.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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