as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
regards the Bible as the fountain of all truth concerning the Divinity
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Recent Examples of fountain
Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
Last year, a 6-year-old boy in Lake Jackson, Texas, died after contracting the brain-eating amoeba that was found in the water of splash fountain the boy had played in.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
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Noun
The city is also working to add seating, a fountain and a grassy area to the pier, which sits between the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Great Wheel.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
These pens are usually exclusive to Japan, so to find it with an American retailer, and at a price point that isn’t inflated, is a nice surprise and the perfect entrée to fountain pens.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
Last year, a 6-year-old boy in Lake Jackson, Texas, died after contracting the brain-eating amoeba that was found in the water of splash fountain the boy had played in.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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Creating a carbon copy of the original could attract criticism for being lazy and superfluous whereas straying too far from the source material could alienate fans.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The White House is prepared to target more big law firms, sources tell ABC News, and there are ongoing discussions among top advisers on strategy associated with possibly entering into negotiations with more of them.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In recent years Ye has taken to sharing controversial political and social beliefs online, often spouting antisemitic screeds on X that valorize the swastika symbol and accusing Jews of being untrustworthy, among other things.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hopkins has a blast with the role, spouting off soliloquies about right and wrong while gleefully pushing buttons that plunge Eddie into near-death scenarios from behind a curtain.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From cradle to old age, this man and the Republican agenda is devastating for women.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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At the bottom of the rear panel are two pogo pin connectors, which can charge the device's 5,000mAh battery in a cradle.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Scientists suspect the Neretva Vallis channel was carved out eons ago, by water gushing into the crater.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stocking an Easter basket is one of our favorite spring activities.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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This weekend is the first weekend of spring, and the birds are chirping.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Jayhawks closed with a 17-8 spurt the rest of the game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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Barrett followed up that spurt with a costly mistake, though, fouling Wiggins on a three-point attempt.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While Jubilee struck a more uplifting tone compared to past albums, For Melancholy Brunettes returns to some of the band’s moodier origins.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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With their initial study complete, the team are hopeful that ALMA's future observations—which will cover multiple SiO transitions and span the central molecular zone—may be able to reveal the origins of the space tornadoes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The nonprofit Grace After Fire, which provides services to women veterans and their families, handles overflow from the VA, specifically connecting women to alternative resources.—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Independence Day Annually on July 10, The Bahamas overflows with national pride as the islands proudly commemorate their Independence Day.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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