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
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.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Most of all, there was an outpouring of bewildered fury from women who believed her promotion of marital submission undid much of the feminist work that had been accomplished during the past half century.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
The violent attacks drew an outpouring of responses from local, state and federal officials.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
In a statement released by Kensington Palace, the British royals expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of public support following Kate's diagnosis.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Her announcement has led to outpourings of sympathy from the public, media and world leaders.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Doherty's Friday post comes amid an outpouring of support for the Princess of Wales, as senior royals, members of her family and high-profile figures shared their well wishes.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
As Israel’s assault on Gaza continued, so did protests; as the outpouring of Palestinian support grew, so did accusations that such support was contributing to rising antisemitism; as kaffiyehs became ubiquitous, so did claims that the scarves were threatening.
—Rozina Ali, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
There was an outpouring of emotion from both sides of the issue, as seen by the roughly 65 people who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Most of all, there was an outpouring of bewildered fury from women who believed her promotion of marital submission undid much of the feminist work that had been accomplished during the past half century.
—Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2024
The violent attacks drew an outpouring of responses from local, state and federal officials.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
In a statement released by Kensington Palace, the British royals expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of public support following Kate's diagnosis.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
Her announcement has led to outpourings of sympathy from the public, media and world leaders.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Doherty's Friday post comes amid an outpouring of support for the Princess of Wales, as senior royals, members of her family and high-profile figures shared their well wishes.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
As Israel’s assault on Gaza continued, so did protests; as the outpouring of Palestinian support grew, so did accusations that such support was contributing to rising antisemitism; as kaffiyehs became ubiquitous, so did claims that the scarves were threatening.
—Rozina Ali, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024
There was an outpouring of emotion from both sides of the issue, as seen by the roughly 65 people who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting.
—Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of outpouring was
in the 15th century
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 16 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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