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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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The attack consisted of Iranian missiles and drones, sources told CBS News.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Heifler is Jewish, police sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Cruise ships should not be viewed as sources of pollution but as platforms for innovation.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Real-world experiments will need to tackle significant challenges, especially distinguishing the signal from various sources of noise that can also affect photon frequencies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The attack consisted of Iranian missiles and drones, sources told CBS News.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
As deductions narrow and dependents age out, Roth withdrawals become one of the cleanest sources of tax-free income available for the 62-to-70 age group.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Heifler is Jewish, police sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Cruise ships should not be viewed as sources of pollution but as platforms for innovation.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Real-world experiments will need to tackle significant challenges, especially distinguishing the signal from various sources of noise that can also affect photon frequencies.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
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Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the series expands the mythology of Derry, Maine, exploring the origins of Pennywise, the malevolent entity at the center of King’s iconic story.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Senior curator Dag Spicer said understanding the origins of technology is key to making sense of its future.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The report’s map showed the browns and yellows of persisting and developing drought across the entire Upper Colorado River Basin except in the Green River headwaters of Wyoming.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The area includes headwaters for the South Platte River, a source of drinking and agricultural irrigation water.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The video was shared on March 24 by the woman under @oddnumbersonly, an account that documents the renovation of her family's three‑bedroom Victorian home in London, England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Matt Wallner opened the scoring in the second inning for the Twins with a 424-foot home run that nearly reached the fountains in right-center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Royals’ City Connect uniforms, inspired by the fountains at Kauffman Stadium and around Kansas City, were generally well-received by fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead, year-round rain and snow feed the Salt River and its tributaries.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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And in Colorado, all 13 of the state’s Gold Medal trout streams are fed by tributaries flowing from roadless areas.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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Banks are required by law to report suspicious activity in customer accounts to federal authorities in order to flag potential criminal activity, such as money laundering or fraud.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Late Friday, Israeli authorities said Iran had launched missiles at the country that killed a 52-year-old man in Tel Aviv.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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