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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
Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
According to multiple sources familiar with the deal, who asked not to be named to protect relationships, a small fee was ultimately paid to City to formally appoint Taylor in August, a month before the contract expired.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Internally, the project is still considered experimental, with no guarantee of release, though sources point to a possible 2027 launch window.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Biden administration, diverse energy sources were prioritized.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the zoo began moving several of its animals into protected areas of the Kendall-area attraction and kept warm with extra bedding hay, along with external heating sources like heat lamps, radiant heaters and heated floor pads.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, sources told CNBC the Fed hasn’t yet complied with grand jury subpoenas issued as part of the DOJ’s investigation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Charge your devices, arrange alternate heating or power sources, gather your candles and flashlights.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 23rd Precinct security breach is now being investigated by the NYPD, police sources with knowledge of the case said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Former cable news anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night, his attorney and multiple sources with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday.
—Lilia Luciano, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
According to multiple sources familiar with the deal, who asked not to be named to protect relationships, a small fee was ultimately paid to City to formally appoint Taylor in August, a month before the contract expired.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Internally, the project is still considered experimental, with no guarantee of release, though sources point to a possible 2027 launch window.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the Biden administration, diverse energy sources were prioritized.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the zoo began moving several of its animals into protected areas of the Kendall-area attraction and kept warm with extra bedding hay, along with external heating sources like heat lamps, radiant heaters and heated floor pads.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, sources told CNBC the Fed hasn’t yet complied with grand jury subpoenas issued as part of the DOJ’s investigation.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Charge your devices, arrange alternate heating or power sources, gather your candles and flashlights.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 23rd Precinct security breach is now being investigated by the NYPD, police sources with knowledge of the case said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
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Valentine's Day pagan connections One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because this history is a critical part of our nation's origins.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Record-low snowpack in the Colorado River headwaters in central and northern Colorado suggests nature is unlikely to give negotiators breathing room.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Because of the mine’s location — at the headwaters of the BWCA — any potential pollution or acid mine drainage would likely flow into the wilderness area, Voyageurs National Park, and Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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Recommendations are accompanied by references, and users can trace each insight back to its source.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to the bid request, the district asked for three references and while MoHall provided three, only one returned any recommendation and the other two did not reply after several inquiries.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a now-viral video posted to TikTok, DeRoss, 30, documents the heartwarming day her son Daniel, 4, decided to bring in his little sister Sophia, 2, for show and tell at his preschool.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film documents how citizens, journalists, YouTubers, lawmakers and aides spontaneously blocked the troops’ advance, invoking memories of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising 45 years earlier.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most recent renderings show a mix of public spaces, including pavilions, playgrounds, fountains and gardens.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The falls are also named for this blue-green water, which eventually flows into the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River through side canyons and tributaries.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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The glaciers of Cayambe, Antisana, and Cotopaxi are the sources of one of those tributaries—the Río Napo.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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At least 302 people have been released as of Thursday, according to the organization Foro Penal, though its tally is far lower than the more than 800 reported by authorities.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lemon made his first public comments after federal authorities arrested him on Thursday for partaking in an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Freed from some of the commercial pressures, creators are going back to their roots and getting weird, and perhaps building the foundation of the future of immersive content.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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John Rambo takes audiences back, years before the events of First Blood, diving deep into the roots and experiences that forged one of the big screen’s most enduring and complex characters.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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