Drain and Pour

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Drain

Drain verb - To remove (liquid) gradually or completely.
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Pour is a synonym for drain in flow topic. In some cases you can use "Pour" instead the word "Drain" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like bail out.
Nearby Words: drained, draining, drainage

Pour

Pour verb - To cause to flow in a stream.
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Drain is a synonym for pour in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Drain" instead the word "Pour" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as bail out, be or make flowing.
Nearby Words: poured, pouring

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soul drain soul pour soul
power drain power pour power
amount drain amount pour amount
resources drain resources pour resources
Other words: money, blood, bottle, glass, points.

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / The Spectacular Spider-Man The latter was a subversion, as he eventually decides to just pour it down the drain.
    Source: Western Animation / The Spectacular Spider-Man
  • Jeremy's assistant Igor assures him that he sees Jeremy pour out a spoonful every day — but doesn't mention that he then pours it down the drain.
    Source: Exact Words / Literature
  • Igor assures him that he sees Jeremy pour out a spoonful every day — but doesn't mention that he then pours it down the drain.
    Source: Discworld / Thief of Time
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