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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
Of course, ne’er-do-wells saw an opportunity to dress up and commit crimes as ghosts.
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Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas injects Colorado River water directly into the aquifer using special wells, and has done so since the late 1980s.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Drilling brand-new wells would take too long to help with an immediate pinch.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Spring-fed wells provide all of the property’s water, including for the fire-hydrant and sprinkler system.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition, 28 wells around the well pad are monitoring the groundwater.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The builder also ditched its original plan to send traffic into a neighboring development and will donate two wells to the neighboring English Hills subdivision, representatives of the builder told the board Monday night.
—Joe Marusak
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas injects Colorado River water directly into the aquifer using special wells, and has done so since the late 1980s.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Drilling brand-new wells would take too long to help with an immediate pinch.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Spring-fed wells provide all of the property’s water, including for the fire-hydrant and sprinkler system.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition, 28 wells around the well pad are monitoring the groundwater.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
The builder also ditched its original plan to send traffic into a neighboring development and will donate two wells to the neighboring English Hills subdivision, representatives of the builder told the board Monday night.
—Joe Marusak
march 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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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
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The attack consisted of Iranian missiles and drones, sources told CBS News.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many lagoon tents boast outdoor decks with private plunge pools and expansive living areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 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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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Also, look out for puddles or standing water in the road.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bake cake until top springs back when gently pressed, 20–25 minutes (cake may start to shrink from sides of pan).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Travelers have come to Kalopanayiotis for centuries for the healing powers of its sulfur springs.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Board president Ananyaa Ravi said the festival had grown well beyond its origins as an annual event.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The origins of the rocket NASA is relying on to win that race, the Space Launch System, have been rooted in politics from the beginning.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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