Thesaurus results for SOURCES

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noun

plural of source

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of source

as in documents

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Club sources, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, say his influence has grown in the aftermath of those departures. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Production outside the Middle East ramped up Another significant adjustment during the Iran war was the ramp-up in oil production from unexpected sources. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 If the tax revenue tied to the stadium project falls short, the city could need to cover the cost from other sources — potentially taking money away from other city priorities. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026 In fact, many retirees are balancing new expenses and multiple income sources, which can complicate their financial picture. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 Adding berry-laden shrubs to your home landscape creates colorful interest and food sources for humans or wildlife. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026 Renewable energy credits serve as proof that a company uses electricity from clean energy sources like solar farms, according to the Retail Energy Supply Association. — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 How experts can earn trust Experts cannot assume that others see them as trustworthy or that people will pay attention to them while ignoring sources who have demonstrated other aspects of trustworthiness. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

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Noun

This double theft was central to the origins, growth, and eventual success of the English colonies and the United States—not just initially but throughout all of American history.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Although the war in Europe and the Pacific dominates debates about Allied misconduct, the colonial character of World War II may tell us more about the origins of our present moment.

— Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of origins

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Others, like salmon, return upstream via Metro-North or the Long Island Rail Road to the suburban headwaters in which they were born, in order to spawn.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Clear Creek County Commissioner George Marlin makes a compelling case that alone, his small county of about 9,000 residents could never fund the mitigation needed to protect the headwaters of Clear Creek.

— Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of headwaters

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In a work so dense with references, mistakes will sprout like crabgrass; write a big book on André Le Nôtre’s formal gardens and the earthworm experts will gather to deride your confusion.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Hers was a captivating return, combining the innate theatricality of her poise with a bold, sophisticated style steeped in historical references to haute couture.

— Giacomo Aricò, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of references

Verb

Cunningham had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend, the victim said, and got angry after others, including him, asked Cunningham to stop talking about her in derogatory terms, documents state.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Her book, for instance, documents many famous men who were cat lovers, including authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Ernest Hemingway.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of documents

Noun

The continuous eruption of Anak Krakatau with lava fountains and loud booms ended Sunday but the volcanic island remained active Tuesday, with four eruptions recorded between dawn and midday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
But the Italianate fountains at the entrance is your first hint that a resort wonderland awaits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fountains

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The ranchers depend on snowmelt that feeds the Colorado River and its tributaries to nourish grasses and hay pastures for their herds.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
That allowed sea water to infiltrate freshwater tributaries across the peninsula, especially in lagoons and deltas where clam and mussel farms provided ample prey.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tributaries

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Fouquet said the milestone was made possible through collaboration with local, regional and national authorities, particularly the City of Eindhoven.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
As weeks passed, attacks on systems in other states — including Oregon and, authorities suspect, Utah — came to light, the center found by reviewing local media sources.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorities

Noun

Those children need to know their roots, need to know that there is always a place where they are loved and welcomed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Interventions can include removing trees and vegetation or constructing barriers to isolate their roots from the house’s foundations and, at the more extreme and expensive end, underpinning the house by pumping concrete beneath the foundations.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

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