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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
The report cites four sources who have knowledge of the issue.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Senior sources familiar with the situation have now confirmed that plans to create an MCO have been dropped with no immediate prospect of them being revived.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
By 2030, the group plans to have 70 percent of its energy come from renewable sources.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
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
The report cites four sources who have knowledge of the issue.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Senior sources familiar with the situation have now confirmed that plans to create an MCO have been dropped with no immediate prospect of them being revived.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
By 2030, the group plans to have 70 percent of its energy come from renewable sources.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
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 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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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
Verb
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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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Nam Deuk-woo, fire chief of the city's Daedeok district, said authorities were searching for at least 14 other people believed to have been inside the facility when the fire broke out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The camp is on high ground but authorities didn't want to leave them there, the mayor said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 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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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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