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
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an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant
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Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
The outpouring of love from the wrestling community was just amazing.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 July 2025
There was an outpouring of love from the hip-hop community, with Snoop Dogg, E-40, Xzibit, Krayzie Bone and Treach showing their support in the post’s comments.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 July 2025
Thursday’s news prompted an outpouring of positivity from organizations that fought hard to get this bill passed, including the Entertainment Union Coalition and the California Production Coalition.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 July 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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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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