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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in pools
a small often deep body of water
the spot where the spring bubbles up to the surface and forms a deep well
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Recent Examples of wells
There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.
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Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Timor-Leste’s oil and gas wells are already running dry, with oil production at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea—the country’s only producing field—ceasing production in June 2025.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin residents rely on private wells for their drinking water.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fli Dynamic De-Spool can be deployed into live wells without the need for a rig or heavy intervention systems, significantly reducing operational complexity and cost.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Sewage facilities remain largely absent, as is running water, with residents relying on wells.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The geothermal exchange project includes the drilling of geothermal exchange wells and the purchase of heat pumps and related energy equipment.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sorbara sees upside to Q4 oil production expectations due to the potential for incremental upside from the Harkey remediation wells.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Domestic wells, which pump less than 35 gallons per minute, wouldn't be subject to any regulation.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Timor-Leste’s oil and gas wells are already running dry, with oil production at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea—the country’s only producing field—ceasing production in June 2025.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly 30% of Wisconsin residents rely on private wells for their drinking water.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Fli Dynamic De-Spool can be deployed into live wells without the need for a rig or heavy intervention systems, significantly reducing operational complexity and cost.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Sewage facilities remain largely absent, as is running water, with residents relying on wells.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The geothermal exchange project includes the drilling of geothermal exchange wells and the purchase of heat pumps and related energy equipment.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Sorbara sees upside to Q4 oil production expectations due to the potential for incremental upside from the Harkey remediation wells.
—CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Domestic wells, which pump less than 35 gallons per minute, wouldn't be subject to any regulation.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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During last month’s IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington, Barclays organized a private meeting to talk investment opportunities with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, two sources familiar with the meeting told Semafor.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins traded pass rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 third-round pick, according to league sources.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Triago, the firm founded by Frenchman Antoine Dréan that did a thriving trade in a close cousin, finding buyers for limited partners (LPs) that sought to sell their stakes in private equity pools.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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There’s also a new nighttime show around Adventure Bay coming to the park, complete with water screens, fountains, and drones.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sustained high fountains of lava flowed from Mount Kilauea’s two vents, according to the USGS.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the photos, Travis can be seen down on one knee as Swift cradles his face in the sweet moment.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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An exhilarating dive can be had at Champagne Reef in Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve, where the underwater volcanic thermal springs attracts parrotfish, octopus, seahorses and turtles.—
Adrienne Jordan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Joe springs into action to help, but Zoë is skeptical, believing the explosion isn't worth investigating.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Uruguay origins The conference dates back to 2016 and is usually held in Punta del Este in the North American fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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