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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
Scattered across Dakota County, Minnesota, especially its rural landscape, are more than 8,000 private drinking wells.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Several campgrounds across the state will be unable to provide visitors with water because their wells are low or dry amid one of the worst droughts on record, according to a spokesperson for the USDA Forest Service.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Gulf States will also need time to restart wells shut off during the war because there was no way to export the oil.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
As droughts become more frequent and severe, those with older rights and deeper infrastructure will continue to receive water; those with junior rights, domestic wells or small systems will face more frequent shortages, contamination and price shocks.
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David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Super-emitter plumes have also been identified at other Hilcorp wells.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
The company added that the current campaign has already processed more brine through the two new wells than all of its previous testing programs combined.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Several campgrounds across the state will be unable to provide visitors with water because their wells are low or dry amid one of the worst droughts on record, according to a spokesperson for the USDA Forest Service.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Gulf States will also need time to restart wells shut off during the war because there was no way to export the oil.
—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
As droughts become more frequent and severe, those with older rights and deeper infrastructure will continue to receive water; those with junior rights, domestic wells or small systems will face more frequent shortages, contamination and price shocks.
—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Super-emitter plumes have also been identified at other Hilcorp wells.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
The company added that the current campaign has already processed more brine through the two new wells than all of its previous testing programs combined.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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Nvidia is aiming to raise at least $20 billion in debt, according to sources with knowledge of the matter, in the chipmaker’s first bond sale since the start of the AI boom.
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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The Pines at Woodloch Hawley, Pennsylvania With activities for all ages—indoor and outdoor pools, bumper boats, mini golf, water skiing, archery, and seasonal snow tubing—there’s no shortage of fun at The Pines at Woodloch.
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Many feature private gardens, terraces, or balconies with boundless views of Ibiza’s staggering natural bounty, while five deluxe suites boast private pools.
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Pool professionals, water experts and federal websites report that warm water and sunlight are prone to create algae issues in ponds, pools and fountains.
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Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with a nod to grand European estates, the property unfolds with sweeping lawns, fountains, lush gardens and views stretching toward the surrounding Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
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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.
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
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The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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Allegiant Air, which has origins in Las Vegas, has dropped three routes to the Southern Nevada city as part of the 61 routes and seven airports the company cut this year, according to Simple Flying.
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The project, written by Oliver Draiv, explores the origins of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest adversary against the backdrop of modern-day Turin.
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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