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outpouring

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌaʊtˈpɔɹɪŋ// UK //aʊtpˈɔːɹɪŋ// out·pour·ing

n. a sudden and large amount of something, like money, support, or emotion. It usually happens when many people give something at the same time.

n. a sudden and abundant flow of something, such as money, emotion, or support. Often used in the context of public response to a crisis or a significant event.


SIMPLE

The charity received a huge outpouring of donations after the news.

CONTEXTUAL

Following the athlete's retirement, there was a massive outpouring of public grief and support on social media.

COMPLEX

The sudden outpouring of public interest in the project forced the committee to reconsider their initial timeline and expand the scope of their research.

Synonyms
Origin

From out- + pouring.

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