as in source
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 fountain
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
Last year, a 6-year-old boy in Lake Jackson, Texas, died after contracting the brain-eating amoeba that was found in the water of splash fountain the boy had played in.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
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Noun
In the post, Koma holds a small, big-eyed cat with fur spilling out her ears like a fountain.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
These pens are usually exclusive to Japan, so to find it with an American retailer, and at a price point that isn’t inflated, is a nice surprise and the perfect entrée to fountain pens.
—Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2022
Last year, a 6-year-old boy in Lake Jackson, Texas, died after contracting the brain-eating amoeba that was found in the water of splash fountain the boy had played in.
—Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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For revenue from conference media deals, the department’s biggest source of income, the Seminoles projected $44.4 million in 2024 and $49.9 million in 2025, followed by a large jump to $78.9 million in 2026.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ars' source likened it to holding the only key to the vault of NSF funding.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Donald Trump’s freezing all military aid to Ukraine is perfectly in line with his spouting ludicrous Kremlin propaganda at Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Early today, Sheriff Mendoza went on TMZ spouting off a number of theories about what may have occurred in the Hackmans’ house.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in 2018, Dr. Scerri and her colleagues challenged the idea that East African grasslands were the single cradle of humanity.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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All of this sits on a double cradle structure and dual backbone which helps with light sports riding and stability at high speeds by fusing suppleness and stability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or any of the many, many times that Kelce has gushed about his girlfriend on this very podcast?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Grande gushed over her boyfriend while speaking to their mutual friend Sean Hayes during the Feb. 3 episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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These new products and others will all soon be made in a facility Kettle & Fire owns, once the brand’s first manufacturing plant opens in Lancaster, Pennsylvania this spring and hires 150 new employees.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Taylor struck out nine in four scoreless innings over three outings this spring.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Secondary scoring has come in only fits and spurts this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The beauty of this device is its hard-working design, which disperses any essential oil of your choosing through the air while spurting a continuous mist of moisturizing vapor in the air.—
Sarah Madaus,
Allure,
13 Jan. 2025
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The eight-episode season is an origin story for the titular king, beginning with a flash forward to his showdown with Goliath (Martyn Ford) before rewinding to his days as a humble shepherd.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Underwood is set to remind people of her American Idol origin story ahead of getting behind the judging desk.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a world overflowing with information and influence, cultivating a mindset of skepticism and curiosity is essential.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Campbell’s song archives are overflowing, which sometimes overwhelmed even Petty.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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