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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In addition to pouring money into his business, he’s making sure to put away enough funds for retirement, and he’s saving on housing costs by living with his parents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
The offers are pouring in to fill the abandoned prison site, said San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman, who was mayor of Tracy from 2016-2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to that closure announcement a year ago by pouring out a bottle of Crown Royal during a news conference.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Think of it as a “Roth IRA on steroids”: The ultrawealthy are pouring billions of dollars into private-placement life insurance, a customizable insurance contract that allows unlimited investments to grow tax-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
I squint through the pouring rain to see my dad standing in the doorway.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
