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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The officials stressed that there is still time to solve the problem and that the embassy and the State Department were looking at potential solutions, including possibly importing fuel from private sources if the Cubans allow it.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources have told The Star for months that Peterson’s cramping started well before that.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, prosecutors chose to dismiss only Sharp and Walsh, the two defendants who were not shown on any available video footage from the incident even touching an agent’s car, as prosecutors had alleged, the sources said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Working once again with Justin Raisen—the pop producer with an East Coast punk background, like Gordon—the beats mine less fresh sources than on their previous two records together.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
It will be funded by multiple sources as a public-private partnership between UT; the 2033 Higher Education Development Foundation, a foundation that supports real estate development at UT; and Greystar, a real estate company.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The resulting oil shortage and price increases are forcing countries around the world to limit energy use, tap into emergency reserves and scramble for alternative sources.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources confirmed to Fox News that Jalloh was previously convicted in 2017 of providing material support to ISIS, and was later released in 2024.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Soft music, meditation, or prayer can also be good sources of peace.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The officials stressed that there is still time to solve the problem and that the embassy and the State Department were looking at potential solutions, including possibly importing fuel from private sources if the Cubans allow it.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources have told The Star for months that Peterson’s cramping started well before that.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, prosecutors chose to dismiss only Sharp and Walsh, the two defendants who were not shown on any available video footage from the incident even touching an agent’s car, as prosecutors had alleged, the sources said.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Working once again with Justin Raisen—the pop producer with an East Coast punk background, like Gordon—the beats mine less fresh sources than on their previous two records together.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
It will be funded by multiple sources as a public-private partnership between UT; the 2033 Higher Education Development Foundation, a foundation that supports real estate development at UT; and Greystar, a real estate company.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The resulting oil shortage and price increases are forcing countries around the world to limit energy use, tap into emergency reserves and scramble for alternative sources.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Multiple sources confirmed to Fox News that Jalloh was previously convicted in 2017 of providing material support to ISIS, and was later released in 2024.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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But the origins of vasectomies becoming linked to March Madness appear to trace back to a marketing campaign by an Oregon urology clinic, which took out a radio advertisement in the late 2000s.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many current biofuel mandates trace their origins to the 1970s energy shock, while the US Energy Independence and Security Act followed a 2007-08 price spike, said Dr Timothy Deehan, a senior oil analyst at LSEG.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The ultimate vision for P2P, as it is nicknamed, is for a 65-mile trail that follows Clear Creek from the South Platte through Denver, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Idaho Springs and Georgetown, terminating at the headwaters on Loveland Pass.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The northernmost headwaters of the Florida Everglades, Shingle Creek flows from the city into nearby Lake Tohopekaliga, eventually reaching the Everglades.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 31-year-old’s design incorporates a number of Texas references, including a longhorn, bluebonnets, pecan trees, prickly pears and even the Texas Star Ferris Wheel.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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None of the sci-fi references demanded by the Dune-verse or the high art of fashion week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ask for a review of the legal presence documents the DMV has on file.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ricciardia documents his final journey with an acerbic sense of humor, punctuated by Benna’s stop-motion animation.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Balinese gardens feature multiple seating areas surrounded by lush flora and fauna, accompanied by the gentle trickle of nearby fountains.—
Tiana Molony,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The center, built in 2004 on former agricultural land at a cost of $285 million, is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, interspersed with parks, gardens and fountains.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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All of western Colorado relies on water from the river and its tributaries.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since launching Delfin in 2006, Urteaga has worked hand in hand with Amazonian communities, primarily those within the Marañón and Ucayali river systems and their tributaries, to create a two-way dialogue between travelers and those who call the area home.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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At the time, authorities attributed Epstein’s death to suicide, an assessment that the FBI reiterated last year.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Batten, Evetts, Hill, Morris, Rueda, Elizabeth Soto and Ines Soto face sentences ranging from a minimum of 10 years to a maximum of 60 years, authorities said.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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