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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ADS-B is such a money gusher that private companies now collect and sell data to tax authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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
Toby Rice made his fortune unlocking a gusher of natural gas in Appalachia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
He just stood there, blinking through the water- drop sun blur, the hydrant gusher smacking his thin, bare ankles.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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