wellheads

noun

plural of wellhead
as in wells

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  1. wells
  2. fountains
  3. fonts
  4. springs
Noun
  • Exxon has drilled exploration and appraisal wells and is focusing on its technology at a Houston pilot plant.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Already, nearly 18 million people in the United States, including more than 1 million young children, live near oil and gas wells that will now pollute more freely because of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s actions.
    — Elizabeth Bechard, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wells
Noun
  • Instead Reliable Robotics uses the fountains of data that spring from aviation’s heavy regulation.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • That would be Art Deco, which spans architecture, interior design, artwork and even type fonts.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and slogans float uneasily near one another in different colors, fonts, and sizes.
    — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fonts
Noun
  • Connecting a call within one exchange took twenty-two seconds, longer for transfers, and, where technology is concerned, impatience springs eternal.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Streisand’s greatest vocal performance — what springs to mind?
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of springs
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