Thesaurus results for WELLS

wells

noun

Definition of wells

plural of well

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 By the end of last year, 93 projects such as drilling 218 wells, building 144 classrooms and funding 109 women’s clubs were completed as part of the program. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 That could change an early stage of mineral exploration, where companies must decide where to spend money collecting more detailed data and drilling test wells. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Nearby resident Joyce Hale said the company’s business plan puts their wells at risk. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Many rural farming communities had spent generations building and maintaining their own irrigation canals, wells, and water systems. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 Others worry that wells and aquifers could run dry or electricity bills will skyrocket. — Marc Levy, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 The state's drought phase is determined by a combination of data related to rainfall, stream flows and groundwater levels in monitoring wells. — Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 19 Aug. 2026 Most of those wells weren’t necessarily constructed poorly; they were funded poorly. — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Water that isn’t trapped in dams or pulled from wells or rivers eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. — Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026

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The broader strategy is to reserve space for nuclear generation alongside other power sources as data-center campuses expand.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
The Best Collagen Sources for Vegetarians Since vegetarians can’t get collagen from direct sources, the key is to look for foods and supplements that will support collagen production.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of sources

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The doubles pools are practically unchanged from last year, other than marginal boosts to the earlier rounds.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
In high school, Messick and his buddies would gather in one of their backyard pools, order pizza and watch the All-Star week festivities.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pools

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According to the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington, blue spaces are natural or man-made outdoor settings that feature water in the form of rivers, lakes, oceans, ponds, canals or urban fountains.

— Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Clean and flush the water in ornamental fountains, pet bowls and bird baths on a regular basis; and repair or discard containers that stay outside and might normally collect water.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fountains

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However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026