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
Examples of outpouring in a Sentence
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
Recent Examples on the Web
McDowell is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support Jase has received, not just from friends in Myrtle Beach but across the country and around the world.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
After the actress walked the red carpet while using a cane at the premiere of her new film A Bit of Light earlier this week, the internet was abuzz with concern for her well-being — and she was deeply affected by the outpouring of care.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
An outpouring of support erupted on social media after the restaurant announced its closure Wednesday night.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
There was an outpouring of grief in the country music industry following the news of Keith’s death.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
The outpouring, Barrios said, came from a wide cross-section of people devastated by the news that the men had gone to work and would never return home.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Since Catherine’s statement on Friday, there has been a global outpouring of well wishes — and contrition — and backlash toward those showing contrition.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
We are truly blessed by the outpouring of support and your prayers.
—Haley Chi-Sing, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2024
The conflict has prompted an outpouring of concern from residents and a push for city leaders — more accustomed to weighing local budgets than international policy — to take action.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
After the actress walked the red carpet while using a cane at the premiere of her new film A Bit of Light earlier this week, the internet was abuzz with concern for her well-being — and she was deeply affected by the outpouring of care.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
An outpouring of support erupted on social media after the restaurant announced its closure Wednesday night.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
There was an outpouring of grief in the country music industry following the news of Keith’s death.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
The outpouring, Barrios said, came from a wide cross-section of people devastated by the news that the men had gone to work and would never return home.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Since Catherine’s statement on Friday, there has been a global outpouring of well wishes — and contrition — and backlash toward those showing contrition.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
We are truly blessed by the outpouring of support and your prayers.
—Haley Chi-Sing, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2024
The conflict has prompted an outpouring of concern from residents and a push for city leaders — more accustomed to weighing local budgets than international policy — to take action.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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