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outpouring

American  
[out-pawr-ing, -pohr-] / ˈaʊtˌpɔr ɪŋ, -ˌpoʊr- /

noun

  1. something that pours out or is poured out; an outflow, overflow, or effusion.

    an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.


outpouring British  
/ ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ /

noun

  1. a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion

  2. another word for outpour outpour

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Etymology

Origin of outpouring

1750–60; out- + pouring ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“But I have to say, you know, thinking about it, I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love that I have received from all of you.”

From Los Angeles Times

We were both very grateful and also for the outpouring of love and concern from so many, across politics and beyond.

From BBC

The following day, Caruso political consultant Mike Murphy said the developer, who lost to Bass in 2022, was “incredibly moved” by the outpouring of support but “will not be a candidate for mayor.”

From Los Angeles Times

The region’s Catholic institutions responded to last year’s aggressive raids with an outpouring of charity, reorganizing many food pantries around grocery delivery and ministering directly to communities many described as under siege.

From Los Angeles Times

Cook took time on Wednesday to acknowledge the “outpouring” of support she’s received in recent weeks.

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