1
as in streaming
to cause to flow in a stream
she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout
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2
as in flowing
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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3
as in rushing
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in raining
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella
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5
as in heaping
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pouring
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Tributes are pouring in from fans and colleagues.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Panettiere recalls pouring herself wine in the mornings and eventually realizing her dependence had spiraled out of control.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Another demonstration shows the robot making a smoothie by handling ingredients, pouring liquids, blending, and serving the drink mid-air using two-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Facing a 40-foot eagle putt, Rai delivered the shot that changed the complexion of the championship, pouring it in to move within one stroke of the lead and seize momentum heading to the back nine.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Memorial Day is a week away, but the deals have already started pouring in at Best Buy!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Verb
Tributes are pouring in for the three victims of Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with the men being honored as heroes and pillars of the local Muslim community.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Tributes are pouring in from fans and colleagues.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Panettiere recalls pouring herself wine in the mornings and eventually realizing her dependence had spiraled out of control.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Another demonstration shows the robot making a smoothie by handling ingredients, pouring liquids, blending, and serving the drink mid-air using two-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Facing a 40-foot eagle putt, Rai delivered the shot that changed the complexion of the championship, pouring it in to move within one stroke of the lead and seize momentum heading to the back nine.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Memorial Day is a week away, but the deals have already started pouring in at Best Buy!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
Adjective
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Photos from the rainy Buckingham Palace gathering — complete with umbrellas and overcast skies — further echoed familiar scenes from the late monarch’s reign.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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That's it on this rainy Tuesday with 36 holes of golf on my schedule this week.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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In 2006, the RIAA also certified songs downloaded as ringtones and began accounting for streaming audio and/or video, with 150 on-demand streams counting as one unit for certification purposes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Rembrand is a company that uses AI to find areas in streaming entertainment to add product placement to programs—like on billboards in the background of a scene, or on a table in a home.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The amphitheater’s Morton Salt birthright has creative juices flowing.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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More than 85% of the oil and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, and many nations there have had to issue emergency energy rationing mandates.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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And then there were the reports that Prince William wasn’t pleased that Harry appeared to be rushing into marrying the American former TV actor and that either Meghan or Kate Middleton were left in tears over a particularly contentious fitting for bridesmaids’ dresses.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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In the past, the company has benefited from an uncertain economic outlook, as consumers are more likely to fix up their current vehicles rather than rushing off to buy new ones — especially as financing costs rise.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Verb
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While not raining the entire time, wet weather will be around for a number of hours both days.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Four good friends and fellow volunteers vaporized in a fireball, their debris raining down to the sea, their bodies never seen again.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The extra screenings prolonged the processing and approval of visa appointments, heaping uncertainty onto employees’ travel and work plans.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Protect Your Tables Instead of vintage lace doilies, use cloth napkin squares in their place to protect your furniture from scratches, candles, vases, and wet plants.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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