pour
verb (used with object)
to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something.
pouring
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present participleof pour.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The land grab puts the property in the same league as Florida mega-compounds owned by Ken Griffin and Jeff Bezos, underscoring the flood of extreme wealth pouring into the Gulf Coast enclave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
That measure was up a remarkable 13.5% over the past year, fueled in large part by the enormous sums companies are pouring into AI infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
On Monday morning, high tide brought water pouring into business districts in Newport Beach and flooded part of Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Monday, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
When I got to the street, I saw smoke pouring out of the windows to our apartment and the fire truck in front of the house.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
