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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
Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Looming in the backdrop are two sources of financial uncertainty.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Microsoft has found that customers dislike shifting between its Copilot tools, and the company also seeks for people to see more value from Copilot, the sources familiar with the plans said.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Rays were willing to include lesser pieces to close the deal, MLB sources said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Instead, sources say, Netanyahu lays the blame at the feet of the US negotiators – Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff – for steering the president toward an end to the hostilities.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
According to sources close to the matter, each family received between $800 and $900, for a total of less than $3,000.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
But many non-native plants also can be good nectar and pollen sources.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
The coalition is urging the state to find new sources of funding for the work.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Looming in the backdrop are two sources of financial uncertainty.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Microsoft has found that customers dislike shifting between its Copilot tools, and the company also seeks for people to see more value from Copilot, the sources familiar with the plans said.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Rays were willing to include lesser pieces to close the deal, MLB sources said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Instead, sources say, Netanyahu lays the blame at the feet of the US negotiators – Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff – for steering the president toward an end to the hostilities.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
According to sources close to the matter, each family received between $800 and $900, for a total of less than $3,000.
—Yuliana Montiel, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
But many non-native plants also can be good nectar and pollen sources.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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Palo Alto may be home to today’s masters of the universe, but its community pool in Rinconada Park retains the old-school charm of its origins.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The headwaters of the Yadkin River were not located in the area of heaviest rainfall and the threat for flooding has ended there.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Last month, Congress used the CRA to remove protections against mining for roughly 225,000 acres at the headwaters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.—
Scott Braden,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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Here, references to bears (in Bruin’s name, Colin’s fur suit, and Doane’s favorite hockey team), the talismanic power of household appliances, and the sunken earth keep recurring.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Later works remix art-historical references more subtly but with like-minded abandon.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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In Kate Novack’s 2018 film that documents the life and work of the late Vogue editor, viewers learn there won’t ever be another force quite like Andre Leon Talley.—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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This deeply affecting memoir, which is strung like a wire between the alienation of the assembly line and the dignifying promise of literature, documents his experience.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The tour will guide explorers around the Plaza, explaining art, the fountains and notable landmarks.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Parents continue watching children play near fountains.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Nearly 240 million gallons of sewage spilled into the river and its tributaries during eight days after a 72-inch section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line ruptured in mid-January.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In Lake Michigan, the chief source of drinking water for Chicago and its suburbs, the pellets spread from tributaries and pour out of dozens of sewage treatment plants ringing the lake.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Alvarez’s arrest comes as federal authorities have dramatically expanded enforcement operations in the MacArthur Park area, carrying out gang sweeps, immigration operations and narcotics investigations that have frequently put Essayli at odds with city officials and advocacy groups.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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One member escaped and alerted authorities, prompting a rescue operation on May 23.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Once roots are established, reduce watering to a few times a week, depending on rainfall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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A lot of times these roots would be steeped in water to make herbal teas, and so they were used to those flavors, and used to using those ingredients.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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