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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in pools
a small often deep body of water
the spot where the spring bubbles up to the surface and forms a deep well
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Recent Examples of wells
Otherwise, cave-ins, leaks and catastrophic damage to wells can occur.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
But in a world where global warming fixes can seem impossibly daunting, limiting methane pollution from stripper wells is the rare low-hanging fruit, Andrew Logan of Ceres, a climate advocacy group, told me.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
The Ordinance exempts wells operated by a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Many wells in the city operate near schools, homes and parks.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Yet six of the wells Duncan was initially ordered to clean up remain unplugged and inactive 22 years later, and one of them is included on the state’s most recent list of orphan and abandoned wells.
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Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
But in a world where global warming fixes can seem impossibly daunting, limiting methane pollution from stripper wells is the rare low-hanging fruit, Andrew Logan of Ceres, a climate advocacy group, told me.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
The Ordinance exempts wells operated by a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Many wells in the city operate near schools, homes and parks.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Yet six of the wells Duncan was initially ordered to clean up remain unplugged and inactive 22 years later, and one of them is included on the state’s most recent list of orphan and abandoned wells.
—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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Administration officials were not convinced that Anthropic’s leadership understood the severity of their worries, according to multiple sources in the administration.
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This event created a lot of attention among radio astronomers, who, over the years, found many other bright, rapidly fluctuating sources.
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
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Longer gaps between disclosures could allow larger pools of uncertainty to accumulate beneath the surface, producing fewer but more severe repricing events when conditions finally become visible to markets.
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Pool professionals, water experts and federal websites report that warm water and sunlight are prone to create algae issues in ponds, pools and fountains.
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Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with a nod to grand European estates, the property unfolds with sweeping lawns, fountains, lush gardens and views stretching toward the surrounding Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
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The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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On the June 25 episode of Jenna Bush Hager's Open Book with Jenna podcast, Ryan spoke about the origins of her pseudonym.
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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