wellheads

noun

plural of wellhead
as in wells

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  1. wells
  2. fountains
  3. fonts
  4. springs
Noun
  • Just two years ago, in 2024, Schmidt and the Trades Council were on opposite sides of a different ballot measure proposal — one over an oil industry effort to repeal a law banning oil and gas wells from being drilled too close to parks and schools.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Explore deeper aquifer wells for better water quality that requires less treatment.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wells
Noun
  • Nearby is Mastro's steakhouse, and right outside is a canopy of majestic oak trees and cascading fountains.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As of now the fountains and the ice rink appear to be in the renderings.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Those efforts are being led by a handful of firms big on dopamine-inducing zigzags, retro fonts, and zingy names.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fonts
Noun
  • The food hall launched three springs ago with promising outlets including Fat Sal’s sandwiches, Mini Kabob, Burrata House, Poke Me and Shrimp Daddy.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Although the Tavaputs region is extremely dry, several clear, cold springs keep Range Creek running the year around.
    — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of springs
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“Wellheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellheads. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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