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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
Standout pours included Château La Branne, Château D’Arsac, Château Le Crock, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Mongravey, and Château du Taillan.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
At Seattle's Paper Fan, a BA Best New Bar 2024 pick, a bartender pours a mixed drink into a glass.
—Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
As rain pours over a lake, the electric charge zigzags through the sky for an otherworldly brawl in a movie that consistently delivers in-your-face visual spectacle.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The ice cream was added to the plastic cup first and the server pours Orange Crush over the ice cream, filling the cup to the top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Kentucky’s bourbon industry pours about $9 billion into the local economy annually, according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
—Kailani Koenig, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Illuminating natural light pours through extensive picture windows and French doors, creating a breathtaking flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
The three-year program pours $34 million into 12 projects to develop more efficient undergrounding technologies that minimize surface disruptions while supporting medium-voltage power lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Mar. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
At Seattle's Paper Fan, a BA Best New Bar 2024 pick, a bartender pours a mixed drink into a glass.
—Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
As rain pours over a lake, the electric charge zigzags through the sky for an otherworldly brawl in a movie that consistently delivers in-your-face visual spectacle.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
The ice cream was added to the plastic cup first and the server pours Orange Crush over the ice cream, filling the cup to the top.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Kentucky’s bourbon industry pours about $9 billion into the local economy annually, according to the Kentucky Distillers' Association.
—Kailani Koenig, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Illuminating natural light pours through extensive picture windows and French doors, creating a breathtaking flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
The three-year program pours $34 million into 12 projects to develop more efficient undergrounding technologies that minimize surface disruptions while supporting medium-voltage power lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Pours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pours. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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