: one that gushes
specifically
: an oil well with a copious natural flow
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Oil and gas began to flow, and on December 14, the ground shook, the gusher came pouring out of the ground, and the geyser couldn’t be stopped for more than a week.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
If the stock can achieve this realistic goal, then a gusher of profits and a run into the $140s should await.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Landman's been a gusher for Paramount+, pulling in upwards of 35 million global streaming views for the streamer since its 2024 debut.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
And who on campus is qualified to treat this gusher of gambling addictions?
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
If the stock can achieve this realistic goal, then a gusher of profits and a run into the $140s should await.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Landman's been a gusher for Paramount+, pulling in upwards of 35 million global streaming views for the streamer since its 2024 debut.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
And who on campus is qualified to treat this gusher of gambling addictions?
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Gusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gusher. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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gusher
noun
gush·er
ˈgəsh-ər 
: one that gushes
especially
: an oil well with a very plentiful natural flow
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