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
Dallas News, 15 Aug. 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
Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Trolley Dances makes the point that dance can happen anywhere, around an outdoor fountain, on a café tabletop, and even on an escalator within a public library.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Tucked between the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and City Hall, Mineral Well Plaza will feature a 40-foot-tall clock tower and fountain with sculptures of lion heads, seating areas and landscaping.
—Dallas News, 15 Aug. 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
Verb
With a chocolate fountain, glitter, and puppies.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Trolley Dances makes the point that dance can happen anywhere, around an outdoor fountain, on a café tabletop, and even on an escalator within a public library.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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Jourdan is a relatively calm ghost (staff report objects being moved around the restaurant), but there’s a slightly more active spirit in the Courtyard Bar, where there have been three instances of an unknown source throwing a glass from across the room.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are both good sources of dietary fiber, protein, magnesium, and other essential nutrients.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In tossing the suit, Judge Vargas compared rap diss tracks to forums like YouTube and X where people are able to spout off, as opposed to anything resembling journalistic reporting or straight news.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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If Chris Christie could get torched for taking then-President Obama on a disaster relief tour of New Jersey, what might happen if Abbott was spouting talking points for a secret Kenyan’s plan for a one-world government?—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The same technology’s feasibility should also be assessed under different climate zones, and full life cycle assessments (cradle-to-grave) of GS are a necessity for a better understanding of the technology’s merits and limits, researchers noted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The town is also the cradle of the popular Mexican Tecate beer and boasts remarkable natural landscapes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the comment section, friends and fans of the couple shared their congratulations, and gushed about the beautiful wedding photos.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a separate interview with the magazine last year, Donna Kelce gushed over the release of Swift's album, The Tortured Poets Department.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Both grow best in the cool temperatures of early spring and autumn, and the two have root systems that are completely different, which is ideal for companion plants.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here's Raven's step-by-step guide for using the lasagna method and her favorite combos for a spring full of color.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Strobe lights, spinning grenades, and spurting blood accompany the unts-unts-unts.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Police and firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the synagogue just before 11 p.m. and discovered flames spurting from the rear of the building.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After verifying the origins of the different packages, the exhibition manager agreed with the transportation company that the delivery would be signed for, ahead of the unpackaging of the pieces the following Monday.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was no invoice showing the origin of the 10 sweet merengues at the front counter.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her heart is overflowing his year as Monáe and the team from her Wondaland Arts Society are putting in the work to deliver a series of events that span music and film to games and live events.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The rains were triggered by the convergence of two tropical storms churning off Mexico’s western coast, striking at the end of an unusually heavy rainy season that has left rivers overflowing and hillsides weakened.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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