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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 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
Leavitt prefers seltzer water, but club soda or fountain soda also work well.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 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 draft footprint itself, including both sides of the Allegheny River, can only hold a little more than a football stadium, the source said, roughly 80,00 to 90,000 people.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of its release, Humberstone sat down with PEOPLE to discuss her source of inspiration.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tech experts often warn that AI chatbots don’t think for themselves — and therefore can sometimes spout false information.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Van Ackers delivered photos of the spouting fountain, which had ceased operating in 2012, to every member of the California Legislature.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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If accurate, those findings might hint that the shroud is indeed from the Levant, an area considered to have been the cradle of Christianity and the setting of both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Freemasons in the cradle of liberty Philadelphia was the country’s political center during the American Revolution, which began in 1775.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the longtime couple gushed to Entertainment Tonight about their lives as grandparents to Olivia, Charlotte and Michaiah (who can be seen here with the family at Wilson's Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling).—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ken writes like a poet, gushing about his love for dinosaurs and making a stirring argument for why studying dinosaurs means something.—
Steve Brusatte,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oversized, slouchy bags are the new go-to for spring this year, and this bright green purse will add a pop of color to your cozy travel day outfits and sightseeing looks—all while offering incredible packing space.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the spring of 2017, Work inaugurated the secretive Project Maven and appointed Cukor its chief.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the center of the piazza, Noguchi has designed a fountain that would spurt up into the air and then spill over onto the piazza.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the coton de tulear, which spurted from 92nd in 2024 to 79th last year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clayton Seigle, a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told ABC News that spoofing or manipulating the tracking system can obscure a vessel's origins, destination and cargo.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The origin of its logo foretold the company's future role in creating many recognizable brands.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eggleston said her two nephews were just 10 yards from their apartment when the nearby reservoir overflowed and brought water rushing down the hill.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Because much of the area has flat, poorly draining soils, this watershed has become a bottleneck that can rapidly overflow during heavy rains.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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