hot springs

noun

Definition of hot springsnext
plural of hot spring
as in springs

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  1. springs
  2. fountains
  3. geysers
  4. wellsprings
  5. sources
Noun
  • Connecting a call within one exchange took twenty-two seconds, longer for transfers, and, where technology is concerned, impatience springs eternal.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Streisand’s greatest vocal performance — what springs to mind?
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of springs
Noun
  • Instead Reliable Robotics uses the fountains of data that spring from aviation’s heavy regulation.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fountains
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  • Many acidic geysers break down the rock that forms a geyser, but the acidity at Echinus is not strong enough to eat away at the surrounding stone.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Definition of geysers
Noun
  • Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation.
    — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of wellsprings
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  • Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
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