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as in flows
to move in a stream
water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam
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as in rushes
to flow out in great quantities or with force
tears pouring down his cheeks
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as in rains
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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as in lavishes
to give readily and in large quantities
repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area
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Recent Examples of pours
In the low-elevation deserts of Eastern California, the sun sits high in the sky during late June and pours energy into the ground for much of the day.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As the Judgment of Paris turns 50, winemaker Kristy Melton opens Freemark Abbey’s archives, pours historic bottles and reflects on what nearly 140 years of unbroken Napa history still has to say.
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Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During testing, the Razr Ultra’s external display is most visible while direct sunlight pours over you.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jackie pours her heart into developing the town’s community space.
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Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The Vela partnership and the wider decarbonization initiative come as the delivery company pours more money into its operations in France.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Natural light pours in during the daytime thanks to a large arched second floor window over the front door.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
As the Judgment of Paris turns 50, winemaker Kristy Melton opens Freemark Abbey’s archives, pours historic bottles and reflects on what nearly 140 years of unbroken Napa history still has to say.
—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
During testing, the Razr Ultra’s external display is most visible while direct sunlight pours over you.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
—
Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Meanwhile, Jackie pours her heart into developing the town’s community space.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The Vela partnership and the wider decarbonization initiative come as the delivery company pours more money into its operations in France.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Natural light pours in during the daytime thanks to a large arched second floor window over the front door.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
McConnell gets solid performances from his actors, none more so than Yurich, who obviously took a leap by entrusting his story to someone else but pours himself into the role to a degree that suggests complete trust.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pours
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Instead of asking whether existing programs are delivering results, Congress piles new spending and new funding streams onto an already fragmented system.
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The company launched Fox News and weather products, and subscription service Fox One, which streams the company’s sports and news.
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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To balance the market next year, flows through the strait need only recover to 65% of their pre-conflict level.
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Instead, the film rushes to its next action beat.
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Babcock is a possession coach; Bouchard’s brilliant passes tape-to-tape out of the defensive zone are textbook starters for rushes up the ice.
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As God rains down sulfur and fire to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife glances back and turns into a pillar of salt.
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Rain like it almost never rains in the desert around Las Vegas.
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Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
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In one particularly confessional episode, the Belgian star lavishes his wife with praise while waxing lyrical about his past mistakes.
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This is the essence of GPS spoofing, in which an attacker floods a GPS receiver with deceptive signals.
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Melatonin floods the brain and body, telling each cell that night has come.
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Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
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Water elements are abundant; all rooms include indoor and outdoor rainforest showers along with soaking tubs; some also feature private plunge pools.
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Bradley likes to brush her biscuits with heavy cream to lend a nice shiny coat and promote a golden crown, then showers them with poppy seeds and salt for extra crunch and flavor.
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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