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
Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The site houses the William T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain installed in 1999, and any offers would need to include a plan to keep the fountain, move it elsewhere on site or honor its history in some way, the Business Journal reported.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
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
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Noun
Other activities offered on site include tennis courts, afternoon high tea, fitness classes, country sports, falconry, and, of course, exploring the expansive grounds dotted with sculptures and ornate fountains.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The site houses the William T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain installed in 1999, and any offers would need to include a plan to keep the fountain, move it elsewhere on site or honor its history in some way, the Business Journal reported.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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The likely outcome will be more paperwork on imports and burdens on small businesses, with less scrutiny at the source of production.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 June 2025
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As a bonus, this fast-growing ground cover provides food sources for pollinators.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Once your seedlings have started to spout, then the mound down to one strong seedling. Add a high phosphorous fertilizer to the mound once a month.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The president was undeterred, and the flights resumed the very next day, filled with cardboard file boxes that had been repurposed into makeshift cradles.—
Jim Axelrod
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The lifestyle appeal of the M2 Pro is instantly obvious in its eye-catching design, which sees a roughly cubic, tan-colored body attached to a crisp metallic supporting cradle within which the projector can be rotated to get its images appearing at the right height on your wall or screen.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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During a panel at an Emmy FYC event for Netflix's comedy series Running Point on Friday, star Kate Hudson gushed about how the show's co-creator proved her dedication to their work, even at her most fraught moments.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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The exact date is yet to be decided, but internally, Apple isn't expecting a date beyond spring, sources tell Bloomberg.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The famed music producer, 93, looked back on his relationship with the late hitmaker while being inducted into the Apollo Walk of Fame at the historic theater’s 2025 spring benefit in New York City on June 4.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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In 2025’s first quarter GM spurted, more than doubling EV sales to over 30,000, passing Ford and Hyundai/Kia.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The origins of jerk cooking go back to the Indigenous Arawak people of Jamaica.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Typically, monorails and the like become a reasonable option when an attraction is overflowing with tourists.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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The Canadiens’ cupboards are overflowing with promising young defensemen, which makes the path to the NHL roster a little crowded.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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