as in exodus
a flowing or going out
the roadways around the new plant are being widened to handle the expected outpour of vehicles at the end of the day shift
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Recent Examples of outpour
Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
The outpour of resentment triggers the General’s paranoia; Toan Le is fabulous in this episode, paring back the General’s goofy countenance to reveal the gnawing delusions of a defeated and increasingly dangerous man.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
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Noun
The newlyweds received an outpour of support, including a cute comment from their sister-in-law, Jesse Light, wife of Jesse Bongiovi.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
The outpour of resentment triggers the General’s paranoia; Toan Le is fabulous in this episode, paring back the General’s goofy countenance to reveal the gnawing delusions of a defeated and increasingly dangerous man.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
Verb
Since the law was first presented in congress two weeks ago, there has been outpouring against it.
—Elisabeth Malkin, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2017
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The post does not elaborate on the reasons for the X exodus but the political leanings of CEO Elon Musk, one of the most prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, are likely a factor.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a country where everything is broken and the exodus won’t cease, who deserves what property?Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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However, a lot of my activity comes in brief fits and spurts throughout the day.Adrienne So, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
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The propeller spurts into life and the pilots ensuring a smooth takeoff begin their high-speed chase down the tarmac.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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In Antarctica, sea ice surrounding the continent also buttresses gigantic ice sheets, slowing the flow of glacial ice into the ocean.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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One reason that happens is that exercise decreases blood flow to your gut, causing short-term damage to your intestines.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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While results will start pouring in when the polls close, the outcome of any race may not be clear for awhile.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Tributes have poured in for the singer since his death, with everyone from his former bandmates to his family, other celebrities, and countless fans mourning Payne.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kidman’s family received an outpouring of condolences from fans and supporters following the news.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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There's a real outpouring of creativity from the chef community.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Iowa State said spraying pyrethroid insecticides such as Permethrin or Esfenvalerate on the outside of buildings when the beetles appear may help prevent pest entry, especially for large infestations.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, equity funds actually had slight net outflows during the same timeframe, according to Bank of America.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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As a result, total outflows for the nine months to September were reduced to just 25 tonnes.Royston Wild, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Waterfalls emerge from the rafters gushing down onto the floor of the theater as the stage below slides away to reveal a pool.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each makes it to the gates of the castle before the prince notices blood gushing everywhere.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Outpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpour. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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