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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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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 references
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
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The fees help preserve the city’s general fund budget without having to cover the full cost of its maintenance from other sources.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for several subjects involved in the probe were informed Friday that Maria Medetis Long would not longer be handling the case moving forward, sources said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Former and current advisors close to Newsom were also helping Swalwell’s campaign, multiple sources told The Times.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Reuters spoke to a number of sources who indicated the weapons have been bought as part of contracts under the Foreign Military Sales program, but not yet delivered.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Facebook, YouTube and Instagram were the most popular online news sources.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
The sources described this as a discussion about how to launch direct talks.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple's adult children from previous relationships are meeting this weekend, sources told TMZ.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
On average, the study participants consumed about 41% of their daily food from ultraprocessed sources.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The fees help preserve the city’s general fund budget without having to cover the full cost of its maintenance from other sources.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for several subjects involved in the probe were informed Friday that Maria Medetis Long would not longer be handling the case moving forward, sources said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Former and current advisors close to Newsom were also helping Swalwell’s campaign, multiple sources told The Times.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Reuters spoke to a number of sources who indicated the weapons have been bought as part of contracts under the Foreign Military Sales program, but not yet delivered.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Facebook, YouTube and Instagram were the most popular online news sources.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
The sources described this as a discussion about how to launch direct talks.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple's adult children from previous relationships are meeting this weekend, sources told TMZ.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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Clayton Seigle, a senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told ABC News that spoofing or manipulating the tracking system can obscure a vessel's origins, destination and cargo.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fans made an on-screen rivalry a real thing Garth's memoir covers her origins, growing up in Illinois and Arizona before taking the leap at 17 and moving to Hollywood with her mother to chase her dreams.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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That’s the headwaters of the swamp.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Now, Hall and Hall is marketing the 1,500-acre Spring Creek Ranch, a marquee holding at the headwaters of the renowned Fall River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are seven new references in total, with prices ranging from $9,300 to $57,000.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The script began as a story of a 16th century warlord and his three sons—Kurosawa only added elements of Lear later on, alongside other references and inspirations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fontenille’s deeply personal work A Secret Heart documents his father’s transition to becoming 64-year-old grandmother Lilou over the course of four years, following the death of his wife and the director’s mother, capturing the journey as well as the family’s reaction to the transformation.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Every hand that shaped this home was Black, an intentional choice that documents a standard of excellence often omitted from the traditional architectural narrative.—
Jerald “Coop” Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Highlights include a wonderful houseplant collection, plenty of container planting ideas, and loads of garden decor such as statuary and fountains.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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There were bird feeders hanging from the trees, fountains for the pollinators, and wind chimes swaying to and fro from the back porch.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Vast stretches of suburban concrete block its natural drainage, and thousands of homes have been built along its winding, sluggish tributaries.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Khartoum, a metropolis of 7 million, sits at the confluence of tributaries, a sort of Pittsburgh-on-the-Nile.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Though authorities declined to release additional video from that evening, the department did share dispatch audio of the welfare check.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three other victims were taken to the hospital by private vehicle and later released, according to authorities.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But his family's roots run deep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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