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
Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The site houses the William T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain installed in 1999, and any offers would need to include a plan to keep the fountain, move it elsewhere on site or honor its history in some way, the Business Journal reported.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Amanda Jackson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
Explore Echo Park Lake’s signature lotus beds and fountain on a swan pedal boat.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2020
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Noun
Other activities offered on site include tennis courts, afternoon high tea, fitness classes, country sports, falconry, and, of course, exploring the expansive grounds dotted with sculptures and ornate fountains.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
The site houses the William T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain installed in 1999, and any offers would need to include a plan to keep the fountain, move it elsewhere on site or honor its history in some way, the Business Journal reported.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2025
Verb
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
Explore Echo Park Lake’s signature lotus beds and fountain on a swan pedal boat.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
Noun
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In addition, with Serge Gnabry a year away from being a free agent, Leroy Sane’s contract renewal increasingly tenuous, and Kingsley Coman another likely departure, the wide forwards positions — which have so often been a source of such power — need regenerating.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Shortly after, Abel’s manager, Lee (Barry Keoghan), storms in, spouting off inspirational soundbites to rev up his star.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
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She’s started spouting nonsense—junkies are always lying.—
Constance Debré,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spanning 17 autonomous regions and two small enclaves in North Africa, the country is a cradle of diverse cultures, geography, traditions, even languages.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Bonus: There are cradles for your dumbbells, along with a tablet holder.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 2025
Verb
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In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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During a panel at an Emmy FYC event for Netflix's comedy series Running Point on Friday, star Kate Hudson gushed about how the show's co-creator proved her dedication to their work, even at her most fraught moments.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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The highway where the crash happened is on a route between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons that is open in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer.—
Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Investigators have not yet discovered the cause of the fire but, according to the Associated Press, images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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He is charged in U.S. District Court in Colorado with a hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Typically, monorails and the like become a reasonable option when an attraction is overflowing with tourists.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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The Canadiens’ cupboards are overflowing with promising young defensemen, which makes the path to the NHL roster a little crowded.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fountain. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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