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geyser

noun

Definition of geyser

as in fountain

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as in spit

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Recent Examples of geyser As the gas rapidly accumulates within these tiny crevices, the bubbles expand almost instantaneously and push the beverage violently out of the bottle to create a soda fountain, also called a geyser. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 The impact sent the second vehicle into a fire hydrant, causing a geyser to erupt, and into the side of a car dealership. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 When not displaying geyser-like activity, the pool was actively boiling. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2026 The attack happened on Mystic Falls Trail near the ever-popular Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming, the park service said. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for geyser

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Noun

Behind the fountain, the buildings will lock audiences into the story’s location.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
The entry courtyard’s smooth pavers and circular fountain complement the stark, contemporary lines of the dark-sided facade.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fountain

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Defensive tackle Brendan Bett is best known for his spit work against USF in the loss that unraveled Florida’s season, but his three sacks were the third-most of any Gator last year.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Most residents of Rocky Ripple, built on a spit of land between the White River and the Indiana Central Canal, had evacuated the night before as the Indianapolis Department of Public Works began closing floodgates.

— Tilly Robinson, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of spit

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The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
The group began promoting the project this spring with a slew of singles, one of which is currently on the rise on various Billboard tallies.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of spring

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While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection.

— Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
The library instead has an online donation portal that's seen a wellspring of financial support since Monday.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wellspring

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The burst and ability to create separation jumped out, as did his calm and composed finish, all at seemingly peak speed.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
This horror movie mostly just smelled of fake fog from a community theater production and occasionally you were startled by random bursts of air, once again pulling you from the events on screen.

— Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of burst

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Their destination was the ancestral hearth, spiritual fountainhead, and reliquary of antiquities, the country home of the Wariboko war-canoe family.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Drummer Booker Stardrum sits behind the kit for rising jazz jammers SML, while Moog player Ben Vida co-founded the turn-of-the-century minimalist-ambient group Town & Country, and logged time in post-emo fountainhead Joan of Arc.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 3 July 2026

Definition of fountainhead

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In April, for example, the head of the International Energy Agency predicted that flights may soon need to be grounded in Europe due to jet fuel shortages.

— Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
The water fans will project visuals, with the fountain’s jets providing strategic storytelling support.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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