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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
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Victorian park was the first public botanical garden in the country and brims with plants, fountains, statues, and a scenic lagoon where swan boats float in the summer.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The gardens bloom seasonally against the backdrop of the Alps, and the park—including a pond, historic fountains, and mature trees—is largely protected under Swiss preservation rules, so the setting will stay just as peaceful for years to come.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Families strolled together, children played in fountains, and the scent of fresh tortillas and local spices drifted from the nearby markets.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
With a ringside seat to Vegas’s iconic fountains, Wolfgang Puck’s famed restaurant is a must and also has some of the best service in town, thanks to its veteran staff who actually talk to and care about their patrons.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Then proceed to the dining patio that feels like a secret garden, where the tables and fountains are cloistered among 100 or so flourishing plant species.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The new restroom building will have a surf shack theme and several all-gender toilets, as well as outdoor lavatories and drinking fountains.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those fountains will remain closed even when employees return to work, Kuhnen said.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Victorian park was the first public botanical garden in the country and brims with plants, fountains, statues, and a scenic lagoon where swan boats float in the summer.
—Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
The gardens bloom seasonally against the backdrop of the Alps, and the park—including a pond, historic fountains, and mature trees—is largely protected under Swiss preservation rules, so the setting will stay just as peaceful for years to come.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Families strolled together, children played in fountains, and the scent of fresh tortillas and local spices drifted from the nearby markets.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
With a ringside seat to Vegas’s iconic fountains, Wolfgang Puck’s famed restaurant is a must and also has some of the best service in town, thanks to its veteran staff who actually talk to and care about their patrons.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Then proceed to the dining patio that feels like a secret garden, where the tables and fountains are cloistered among 100 or so flourishing plant species.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The new restroom building will have a surf shack theme and several all-gender toilets, as well as outdoor lavatories and drinking fountains.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountains
Noun
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A lot of the information being funneled to him and his peers from news sources wasn't clear.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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As temperatures drop, plants begin to die back, reducing the availability of insects, seeds and other food sources.—
Brandi D. Addison,
The Providence Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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Now on sale for less than $20, these pumpkin cradles are a simple but genius gardening hack that lifts squashes off the ground to prevent moisture build-up that can cause rot.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The songwriter frequently gushes about being a grandmother on social media and in interviews.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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With Batista already strapped to a kill table, Prater gushes over Dexter killing Lowell and Gareth.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Experts say freezing temperatures, extreme wind chill and a lack of oxygen make survival during long flights in wheel wells highly unlikely.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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As a result, these waffles are more cake-like, with smaller wells.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My research has taught me that Florida’s springs vary based on location and local circumstances.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s not all there is to it – the company has also updated the intake ports, camshaft profiles, valve springs, and pistons, while additionally incorporating a stronger flywheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The origins of Betty White's Chicken Pacific recipe aren't well-documented, but it's thought to have started with whole chicken breasts baked in a sweet, sticky sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Entertainment Weekly looks back on the acclaimed singer's discography, from her country origins to her latest pop anthems.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the movie easily races from one scene to another at a break-neck pace, behind the scenes, the local production work was a massive undertaking, bringing together public officials from multiple city, county and federal agencies.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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RDREs use a detonation wave that races around a circular channel, which produces short, high-pressure bursts that drive up thrust and efficiency.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Typically, the ads offer the software in prominent fonts.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy their eclectic fiction, including short stories, thrillers, and a novel set in the milieu of fonts and typefaces.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Fountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountains. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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