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
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
Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Rick Owens’ daring, baptismal fantasia in the fountain of the Palais de Tokyo was astonishing and a perfect opening for his retrospective show across the boulevard at the Palais Galliera.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The Eiffel Tower's website said fountains leading to the monument's forecourt are available for individuals seeking respite from the heat.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Rick Owens’ daring, baptismal fantasia in the fountain of the Palais de Tokyo was astonishing and a perfect opening for his retrospective show across the boulevard at the Palais Galliera.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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Open source robotics with a strong community focus Everything about the BHL robot is open source.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Democracy in Action has kept the source of its funding secret.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Sometimes, Mount Etna will erupt in the distance, spouting plumes of molten lava and stealing the show.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Instead, the kids spout facts about sharks, including the predators’ important role in balancing the ocean’s ecosystem.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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When the handset was resting on the cradle, the line was closed.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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To borrow from Walt Whitman, the Mooch is out of the cradle, endlessly rocking.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In August 2024, Sánchez supported Collins by attending an event for her company, This Is About Humanity. Collins, who is married to former NBA athlete Jarron Collins, gushed about Sánchez and revealed that her friend had donated $1 million to her organization.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In a joint interview for The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and former journalist gushed over their tight bond over their heritage.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Something as simple as a five-minute tech break without your device combined with another activity such as walking outside your office to get a quick breath of fresh air and sunlight can put spring in your step!—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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Wash your car every two weeks, but consider weekly washes in spring, summer, or winter if it's exposed to pollen, sap, or road salt.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Verb
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He’s cooled off a bit since then, but spurts like that don’t happen by accident.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Some of Monday’s strongest action was in the oil market, where the price of crude spurted more than 3%.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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As is the case for many classic cocktails, the origin of the mojito is uncertain and disputed.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Gunn has no interest in easing you into this new world with an origin story or exposition dump.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Intelligence suddenly and with immense fury overflows into massive torrents of additional intelligence.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the anger against Lamont suddenly overflowed last week with his high-profile veto of an affordable housing bill written by Democrats and his endorsement of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor’s race.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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