outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow
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an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
There was a notable absence amid the outpouring of love, laughs and tears from Rickey’s family, friends, fellow ballplayers and fans.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2025
The outpouring of support, it's just been wonderful.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The outpouring is historic, but, unfortunately, so are the fires.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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outpouring
noun
out·pour·ing
-ˌpōr-iŋ
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out
b
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