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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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
There's a real outpouring of creativity from the chef community.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
There's sort of an outpouring of interest in their lives and in the case.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
He was euthanized five days later, on Dec. 17, 2022, causing a great outpouring of grief, along with stories, documentaries, songs and festivals to celebrate his life.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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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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