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
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 May 2025
These volcanoes share a trait that allows for lava fountains: basalt lava.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
Explore Echo Park Lake’s signature lotus beds and fountain on a swan pedal boat.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2020
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Noun
At the song's crescendo, two of the men climb up on the edge of the fountain, and at least one jumps into the water as things comes to a dramatic close.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 May 2025
These volcanoes share a trait that allows for lava fountains: basalt lava.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Verb
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
Explore Echo Park Lake’s signature lotus beds and fountain on a swan pedal boat.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In addition, with Serge Gnabry a year away from being a free agent, Leroy Sane’s contract renewal increasingly tenuous, and Kingsley Coman another likely departure, the wide forwards positions — which have so often been a source of such power — need regenerating.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Shortly after, Abel’s manager, Lee (Barry Keoghan), storms in, spouting off inspirational soundbites to rev up his star.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
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She’s started spouting nonsense—junkies are always lying.—
Constance Debré,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bonus: There are cradles for your dumbbells, along with a tablet holder.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Spanning 17 autonomous regions and two small enclaves in North Africa, the country is a cradle of diverse cultures, geography, traditions, even languages.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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The star of this lush haven of healing is the 3,000-year-old geothermal crater gushing mineral rich water at an idyllic temperature of 37.5°C.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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That same day, Gifford gushed over her friendship with Kotb during an interview with PEOPLE.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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As the General Assembly enters the final two weeks of the spring legislative session, pressure is mounting on policymakers to address the fiscal crisis facing Chicago’s regional public transit system.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The proposal, which includes a condition that only one player per NFL team can participate, needs to receive 24 yes votes from the 32 teams during the spring ownership meetings in Minneapolis.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2025
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Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Investigators have not yet discovered the cause of the fire but, according to the Associated Press, images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For many New Yorkers of Mexican origin, seeing the Cuauhtémoc sail into our harbor was a proud and emotional moment.—
Eric Adams,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Michelle Williams is a solid second, receiving some keen support from the panel, but Milioti’s rising crime boss with a brutal origin story has stolen the BuzzMeter’s heart.—
Michael Ordoña,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, as the waiting room overflows, doctors scatter into the lobby to see new arrivals, hoping to reduce the backlog.—
Eric Snoey,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Here are the best flowers to fill window boxes to overflowing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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