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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
Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Currently, most data centers draw from the public grid rather than securing their own energy sources – a fact that many associate with sky-high electricity prices.
—Eric Schmidt, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from Geno Smith, with the quarterback expected to be released after one season with the team, league sources said on Friday.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The district would also agree to a joint committee to identify funding sources and priorities to reduce class sizes.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The players were pressured and ultimately forced to show support ahead of their 4-0 loss against Australia through threats on their families, the sources say.
—Christina MacFarlane, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
According to two sources, the US military is preparing for operations that could continue for several days.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Noem and her chief adviser Corey Lewandowski -- who is reportedly also departing DHS -- both had a knack for lashing out, yelling and berating staff that crossed them, according to sources.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Currently, most data centers draw from the public grid rather than securing their own energy sources – a fact that many associate with sky-high electricity prices.
—Eric Schmidt, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from Geno Smith, with the quarterback expected to be released after one season with the team, league sources said on Friday.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The district would also agree to a joint committee to identify funding sources and priorities to reduce class sizes.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The players were pressured and ultimately forced to show support ahead of their 4-0 loss against Australia through threats on their families, the sources say.
—Christina MacFarlane, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
According to two sources, the US military is preparing for operations that could continue for several days.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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Go back to the very origins of Savannah pitching an alliance with her, Ozzy, Rick, and Joe.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Puzzling twist Scientists are one step closer to understanding the origins of complex life on Earth.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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It is situated at the headwaters of South Boulder Creek, along the railroad line that leads to the Moffat Tunnel, and is considered rich wildlife habitat.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Low snowpack in the Colorado River headwaters threatens the hydropower production at Glen Canyon Dam, where water levels continue to drop.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Under the settlement, Buckfire agreed to remove all references to race as eligibility or selection criteria and clarify that its scholarships do not give preference to any student based on race or ethnicity.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Illinois governor's name appears about two dozen times in the Epstein files — all references to news stories with Pritzker in the headline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Destiny Littleton, former USC women’s basketball player now playing in Jerusalem, documents Iranian air strikes through social media videos capturing missiles and explosions overhead.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The quality of that notebook, combined with their teamwork and growth throughout the season, earned them the Think Award, which is presented to the team that most effectively documents their journey through the engineering design process, the news release stated.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In October, to commemorate the first anniversary of Che Guevara’s assassination, Paksa and five other artists dyed red the water in the fountains outside the Senate building.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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These details help fountains blend more naturally into the surrounding landscape.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Upper Basin States—Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—contain headwater tributaries and receive much of their water resources through snowmelt and runoff that drain above Lee’s Ferry.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many Maryland watermen have been stuck on land for weeks because parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries remain frozen over, leaving some oystermen out of work during peak season.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Defense Production Act provides the president broad authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense or emergencies.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Railroad tracks in the area were closed as authorities investigated at the scene.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The away jersey features a white background with green horizontal lines inspired by the state’s agricultural roots and meant to reflect layered fields, according to the press release.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The adaptation retains traces of its literary roots—there are multiple nods to Nabokov, including a bakery named after Charlotte Haze, Lolita’s mother—but its bookishness is mostly window dressing.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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