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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Chung is in prime position to profit again from the gusher of oil that will emerge as the waterway reopens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Established tech giants like Alphabet and Amazon initially funded most of their AI investments with the gusher of cash generated from their legacy businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
For investors with conviction, the stock could be a gusher into 2027.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
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
He learned how to jump in front of the gusher and let it propel him halfway across the street.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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