pour out
phrasal verb
poured out; pouring out; pours out
: to freely express (an emotion) : to talk freely about (something personal)
I listened while he poured out his anger and frustration.
She poured out the whole story.
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When it’s done, pour out any excess water.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Except for the blood that was rushing away from his body, pouring out from his neck, his throat split open wide as a shark’s mouth.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Once the plug is loose, remove it and the oil will start pouring out.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Wash the rice, swirling it around with your fingers, and then carefully pour out the starchy water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Except for the blood that was rushing away from his body, pouring out from his neck, his throat split open wide as a shark’s mouth.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Once the plug is loose, remove it and the oil will start pouring out.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Wash the rice, swirling it around with your fingers, and then carefully pour out the starchy water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pour out
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“Pour out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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