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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Moving water tends to attract even more birds, so consider adding a small fountain attachment or dripper if possible.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2024
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
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Noun
Consider adding a running water feature to your bird bath, either with a fountain or a simple, slow trickle from a hose.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Moving water tends to attract even more birds, so consider adding a small fountain attachment or dripper if possible.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
Rather than volcanic eruptions from a central peak, volcanoes of the Reykjanes often fountain from these fissures, creating floods of molten rock that look a bit like tiger stripes on a map.
—Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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The United States plans to allow Iranian assets to be used to support rebuilding in Gulf countries impacted by future Iranian attacks, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The divorce has left Faith heartbroken and feeling caught in the middle, per the source.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Spitting, spouting water or blowing your nose in the pool are also against the rules.—
Hali Smith
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Boeing’s defense and space division, meanwhile, was booking multi-billion losses on federal contracts spouting big cost overruns.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Break down bureaucratic silos between early education, K–12, and higher education so California can build a true cradle-to-career approach that keeps students from falling through the cracks at critical transitions in their educational journey.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Rather than approaching Lane’s story as a traditional cradle-to-present biography, the film uses his life and work as a way into the continuing importance of theater itself.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The investigation places a national spotlight on a local controversy that has dominated public meetings in Cabarrus County this spring, drawing dozens of speakers to school board and county commission meetings and generating extensive discussion on social media.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The series serves as an origin story for how Norrin Radd (voiced by Paul Essiembre) becomes the herald of Galactus (James Blendick), then breaks free from the clutches of the Devourer of Worlds to surf around the galaxy and help others.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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But the origin of Wheeler’s second statement remained mysterious; in their models, matter didn’t tell space how to curve.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
Verb
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While grabbing a drink nearby, Sakti spotted a shopper carrying a giant Olive Young tote overflowing with products.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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After chowing down on a platter that overflowed with Smokey Joe’s favorites, including at least three kinds of meat, Talarico showed his true colors.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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