wellheads

noun

plural of wellhead
as in wells

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  1. wells
  2. fountains
  3. fonts
  4. springs
Noun
  • Yet research from University of Southern California in 2021 found neighbors closer to the Murphy wells or directly downwind had significantly lower lung function than those living further away.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier this year, CNN first reported of a supply shortage stemming from issues with the water wells in Monterrey, Mexico, which is the source used by Coca-Cola.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of wells
Noun
  • Adell hit a no-doubt 440-foot shot into the left-center fountains off Royals starter Daniel Lynch IV, effectively knocking Lynch from the game.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Lourdes water is free to access from the sanctuary’s taps and drinking fountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fountains
Noun
  • 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
  • The familiar design styles, complete with brush stroke ribbons and distressed fonts.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fonts
Noun
  • Florida has its own outdoor appeal, from beaches to freshwater springs, but its flat terrain offers less variety, which may matter more as Americans stay active later in life.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Today, those springs feed five geothermal pools, with temperatures reaching up to 102 degrees and contain minerals like manganese, silicate, and zinc, in a magical setting marked by gurgling fountains and 100-year-old redwood and eucalyptus trees.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of springs
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