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
Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Aisha Counts at Bloomberg wrote last week about the outpouring of support for those impacted by the wildfires.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
West and Johnson repeatedly thanked attendees and the entire Sacramento community for the outpouring of sympathy cards, donations and love coming their way.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Ricki Lake is grateful for the outpouring of support she’s received since losing her house in the Los Angeles fires earlier this month, including being given a very special gift.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Aisha Counts at Bloomberg wrote last week about the outpouring of support for those impacted by the wildfires.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
West and Johnson repeatedly thanked attendees and the entire Sacramento community for the outpouring of sympathy cards, donations and love coming their way.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for outpouring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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House members of both parties are heading for the exits, but the exodus seems especially notable among Republicans.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mass exodus from these and other key positions would be disastrous for our communities.—
Marj Halperin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That coincided with the Thomas fire and devastating Montecito debris flow that followed.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Stopping the flow of fentanyl across the United States’s southern and northern borders was a plank of President Donald Trump‘s 2024 campaign platform.—
Gabrielle M. Etzel,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Feb. 2025
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Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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But to avoid burning a hole in the bag, let the grease cool first by pouring it into an old soup can or similar container and placing it in the fridge to solidify.—
Julia Mitchem,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
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Eyewitness accounts and mobile phone videos circulating online show that the aircraft descended steeply before crashing into the ground and erupting into flames.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Dec. 2024
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Lava is erupting from vents on the west part of the caldera wall, feeding lava flows that cover the area of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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