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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
James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But sources with knowledge of the business tell PEOPLE that the interpretation misses critical context — and that the data instead points to a brand experiencing strong demand and preparing for international expansion.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Joe Calvello, another alum of Sanders’ 2020 presidential run, is also coming on board at City Hall as Mamdani’s press secretary, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many people rely on whey protein, derived from milk, while others use soy, among other sources.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Often, these light sources feel too harsh or too dim, casting an unappealing shadow across a living space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
However, there are multiple sources of industrial emissions in South Memphis, and pollution cannot be easily traced back to one source.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Social sources had previously told People Magazine that Melania supported earlier renovations that made the White House feel more like the couple's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
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That said, many of the gains players made here won’t dramatically affect their bottom lines, and the reality is that most players on ECHL deals will still need those second jobs and other sources of income to continue to chase their dream of making it to the next level.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But sources with knowledge of the business tell PEOPLE that the interpretation misses critical context — and that the data instead points to a brand experiencing strong demand and preparing for international expansion.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Joe Calvello, another alum of Sanders’ 2020 presidential run, is also coming on board at City Hall as Mamdani’s press secretary, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Many people rely on whey protein, derived from milk, while others use soy, among other sources.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Often, these light sources feel too harsh or too dim, casting an unappealing shadow across a living space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
However, there are multiple sources of industrial emissions in South Memphis, and pollution cannot be easily traced back to one source.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Social sources had previously told People Magazine that Melania supported earlier renovations that made the White House feel more like the couple's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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This sporty version pays homage to the '80s and the sneaker’s soccer origins by adding a super-long foldover tongue.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Neither the Lincoln Club, Lincoln Media, the California Courier or the Courier writers responded to multiple requests for comment about the origins of the site, either through email phone, or social media messages.—
Colin Lecher,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The headwaters of the Big Thompson River snake across an emerald plain, past beaver dams and aspen groves and toward the highest peaks of the Front Range.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
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Biologist Fabiola ‘Fabby’ Baeza-Tarin and an unexpected team work together to protect the sparrows, their shrinking habitat and the headwaters of the Everglades.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Our references ranged from Elizabethan through to Georgian and Victorian, and from paintings and historical dress to contemporary fashion and representations of period costume in 20th-century films.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the weeks leading up to trial, Baker has sought to limit references to Gaza and the defendants’ political views.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer’s visuals staff documents the history of this city and surrounding areas, day in and day out.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Historian Roger Ekirch documents it extensively, though no record confirms intentional Viking participation.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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Added as part of the upgrades, Splashaway Bay, the childrens’ water park complete with water cannons, slides, and fountains, was a huge hit with my two kids, as was the trio of Perfect Storm waterslides.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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The broken fountains have been something of a poster child for the federal government’s neglect of parkland in the city.—
Olivia George,
Washington Post,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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The Grand Canyon is one of the world’s most famous waterways, and its stretch of the Colorado River and its tributaries are protected.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Communities that are considered sanctuary cities would implement policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Police have arrested a 31-year-old Baltimore man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in the 2200 block of McCulloh Street, authorities said.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
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No one could trace the secret roots of Skinny Pedro’s devotion to the world of machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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