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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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
What makes the outpouring of love for Lilah even sweeter is how the little girl’s mom, Katelynn, has previously posted about how much her daughter loves Swift.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Viral Reaction The viral video has inspired an outpouring of emotion from viewers, many of whom said they were moved to tears watching her determination.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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