gusher
Americannoun
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a person who gushes, as in being unusually effusive or sentimental
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something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes
Etymology
Origin of gusher
Example Sentences
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SK Hynix trades at six times forward earnings—cheaper than rival Micron, at 10 times—and should still be a cash gusher over the next couple of years as it benefits from the artificial-intelligence boom, Marques said.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Toby Rice made his fortune unlocking a gusher of natural gas in Appalachia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Because there’s no gusher right now in downtown Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2023
Arizona wants to make sure it is in position for a portion of that once-in-a-generation gusher of federal funding, for which the Commerce Department will begin taking applications after Thursday.
From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023
At Titusville, he bored a hole to a depth of sixty-nine feet and got the world’s first gusher.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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