1
as in origins
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
we were uncertain as to the source of the rumors a source of inspiration
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2
as in headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
19th-century explorers who sought the source of the Nile
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as in authorities
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the professor asked the students to have at least five different sources for their papers
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Recent Examples of sources
James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, CEOs can find signals that point to a weakening employment from private data sources.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the attack, video footage was released by Russian sources that seemed to show the disabled mothership moored near shore.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
According to sources, the studio stepped up with a 7-figure purchase price and additional million dollars in script/development fees, making this one of the biggest IP sales of the year, especially for an unpublished short story.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
This thoughtful approach may support wildlife by maintaining food sources and improving habitat connectivity.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The area was given the name after shipwrecks full of treasure, beginning in the 1600s, occurred due to the reefs and isolated location, according to multiple sources.
—Ashley J. Dimella , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Goodstein, 69, had received death threats in recent weeks, multiple sources told local news outlet FITSNews.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
A lot of the information being funneled to him and his peers from news sources wasn't clear.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Obviously, Quillan isn’t staying, but my understanding from talking to sources is Treliving continues to consider his options in terms of bringing in another forward.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, CEOs can find signals that point to a weakening employment from private data sources.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the attack, video footage was released by Russian sources that seemed to show the disabled mothership moored near shore.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
According to sources, the studio stepped up with a 7-figure purchase price and additional million dollars in script/development fees, making this one of the biggest IP sales of the year, especially for an unpublished short story.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
This thoughtful approach may support wildlife by maintaining food sources and improving habitat connectivity.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The area was given the name after shipwrecks full of treasure, beginning in the 1600s, occurred due to the reefs and isolated location, according to multiple sources.
—Ashley J. Dimella , Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Goodstein, 69, had received death threats in recent weeks, multiple sources told local news outlet FITSNews.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
A lot of the information being funneled to him and his peers from news sources wasn't clear.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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The series will essentially explore the origins of Pennywise, using the book’s five interludes as a blueprint.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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According to Vogue, it's believed that Monroe was wearing a different ring during her courthouse wedding, but its origins and whereabouts are unknown.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is a looped route, one that meanders through the Chattahoochee National Forest and encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The mine would restrict access to its tribal members, on top of creating heightened risks of mine runoff entering into the headwaters and decreasing dwindling fish populations, according to the lawsuit.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The book is dense with literary references but Harpman constantly makes fun of her forebears.—
MJ Franklin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Subtlety isn't the forte of Monster co-creator Ryan Murphy, so anyone who's watched Mindhunter will instantly clock the season 3 finale's numerous references to Fincher's series.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mina Naguib documents the impossible choices of providing medical care in Gaza.—
Lit Hub Daily,
Literary Hub,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those fountains will remain closed even when employees return to work, Kuhnen said.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Victorian park was the first public botanical garden in the country and brims with plants, fountains, statues, and a scenic lagoon where swan boats float in the summer.—
Kori Perten,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once the jaguar is secure on the floatation device, the rescue vessel carries the exhausted predator along the river — one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon — towards land.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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China’s rule over Tibet, Qinghai, and Xinjiang dates back to the Qing dynasty, which conquered some former Ming tributaries in northwestern China and Central Asia and reorganized them as new provinces.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Motorists who were driving on the freeway as the helicopter crashed left their cars and helped authorities pull the victims from the crash site.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The suspect behind last week’s deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Although his own roots are Baptist, the North Little Rock native is no stranger to the Methodist hymnal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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That legacy hasn’t faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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