wellhead

Definition of wellheadnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wellhead Between the wellhead and the gas station lies a network of refineries, pipelines, storage terminals, and transportation systems. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 Across the county, one of T5 Smackover Partner’s sites, Blondie Lady, was also beginning to quiet as crews packed up, leaving just the wellhead behind. — Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026 The surface technologies segment designs, manufactures and services equipment for land and shallow-water exploration and production, including wellheads and intervention systems. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2026 The crop has been planted around certain wellheads in Minnesota to evaluate if the crop could reduce the concentration of nitrate in drinking water. — Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellhead
Noun
  • The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In the spring, the eighth iteration of a bill to restore state recognition to the Montauketts passed the State Assembly and Senate with unanimous support.
    — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The stock bottomed near $155 in the spring, made a higher low near $163 in June, and cleared its 200-day in July.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Melanie Lawrence, a 68-year-old independent, worries about wells going dry in her area near Willcox, where the groundwater grew so depleted that the land started to crack.
    — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Endurance Energy team proceeded to case and cement the second hole before installing a valve to create a well.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Social media videos of him hitting tennis balls and baseballs while listing his policy proposals have provided a font of online mockery.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Places that have been around for 30 or 40 years, whose storefront isn't super aesthetic, with Gen Z fonts.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Wellhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellhead. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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