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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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
Now, after more than 3½ years of conflict, the gusher is slowly starting to peter out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2025
After a stint in politics, he tried to discover another gusher but failed.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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