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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 fountains
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
At certain peaks, such as Italy’s Stromboli and Etna volcanoes, which regularly spout fountains of lava, scientists can confidently forecast an outburst.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Frost mentioned that the Royals need to keep their fountains, as well as the crown on the scoreboard, both of which appear in the renderings of the new stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
There were bird feeders hanging from the trees, fountains for the pollinators, and wind chimes swaying to and fro from the back porch.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
By afternoon, the fountains area and promenade were jam-packed with people seeking shade and checking out every booth and area.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Birdbaths that have small fountains or agitators also keep the water rippling.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also wet areas with steam, sauna and ice fountains for men and women, and an outdoor relaxation terrace with a vitality pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
For more of our favorite birdbath accessories, check out similar copper water solutions and fountains below to enjoy more spring birds in your yard and garden this year.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
The project was to be completed in summer 2024 alongside two other city fountains that needed repairs, the Dandelion Fountain and the Horse Trough Fountain.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
At certain peaks, such as Italy’s Stromboli and Etna volcanoes, which regularly spout fountains of lava, scientists can confidently forecast an outburst.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Frost mentioned that the Royals need to keep their fountains, as well as the crown on the scoreboard, both of which appear in the renderings of the new stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
There were bird feeders hanging from the trees, fountains for the pollinators, and wind chimes swaying to and fro from the back porch.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
By afternoon, the fountains area and promenade were jam-packed with people seeking shade and checking out every booth and area.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Birdbaths that have small fountains or agitators also keep the water rippling.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also wet areas with steam, sauna and ice fountains for men and women, and an outdoor relaxation terrace with a vitality pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
For more of our favorite birdbath accessories, check out similar copper water solutions and fountains below to enjoy more spring birds in your yard and garden this year.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountains
Noun
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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But sources inside the island involved in delivering the aid, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation, said the Catholic Church’s infrastructure would not be able to handle a massive influx of humanitarian aid.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Trish coined the nickname, which is funny because Cannon never spouts off.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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Though the dream stalker is genuinely terrifying in the 1984 original, his cultural ubiquity grew as the character became less of a boogeyman than a kind of homicidal jester, one who spouts groan-worthy one-liners before spilling your guts.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Christie regularly gushes over Thornton on Instagram.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cape Station entails drilling wells 10,000 feet deep—about 2 miles—and then directionally drilling horizontally another 7,500 feet to create adequately sized reservoirs, and fracking (hydraulic fracturing) the rock to release the flows of water naturally heated to more than 400 degrees.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Blood spurts against the window.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When teams report to their complexes in Arizona and Florida in February, hope springs eternal.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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No-sag springs offer more comfort and support for both the mattress and the sofa, even after years of use.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Verb
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But Open, Heaven also courses with youth’s great agony, the cruelty that learning to love should be inexorably followed by learning to grieve its undoing.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Such is the power of cachaça, the essential and irresistible Brazilian sugar cane spirit that courses through each round of tropical cocktails passed across the bar.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Fountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountains. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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