1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wells
The plume now extends for several miles and is monitored through a network of groundwater wells, the EPA said.
—
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The city has activated other wells and collaborated with Manville Water Supply Corporation to help boost the water supply.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Led by Yves Montand, a group of desperate ne’er-do-wells accept the risky job when an oil refinery needs nitroglycerin to put out a raging fire.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Iraq, and the UAE are shutting off wells as storage tanks overflow.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The land contains several monitoring wells to measure groundwater contamination, Jost said.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Will these poisons leach into other fresh groundwater or private wells?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Oil and gas wells don’t operate like light switches.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But Iran is less vulnerable to attacks on desalination, because its water supply relies instead on dams and wells.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The city has activated other wells and collaborated with Manville Water Supply Corporation to help boost the water supply.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Led by Yves Montand, a group of desperate ne’er-do-wells accept the risky job when an oil refinery needs nitroglycerin to put out a raging fire.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Iraq, and the UAE are shutting off wells as storage tanks overflow.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The land contains several monitoring wells to measure groundwater contamination, Jost said.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Will these poisons leach into other fresh groundwater or private wells?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Oil and gas wells don’t operate like light switches.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But Iran is less vulnerable to attacks on desalination, because its water supply relies instead on dams and wells.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
Noun
-
Noem and her chief adviser Corey Lewandowski -- who is reportedly also departing DHS -- both had a knack for lashing out, yelling and berating staff that crossed them, according to sources.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Currently, most data centers draw from the public grid rather than securing their own energy sources – a fact that many associate with sky-high electricity prices.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The top two teams from each of the tournament’s four pools have advanced to the quarterfinals, where the tournament shifts to single elimination knockouts on the way to the championship game on Tuesday at loanDepot park.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Some ships have adults-only pools, as well, which may be less crowded.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
But the lava fountains were creating trouble for neighboring communities and a highway where the volcanic fragments and ash, known as tephra, was falling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Legionella can spread through sink faucets, fountains, water heaters and plumbing systems.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
In 1789, dentist John Greenwood made Washington a complete set from hippopotamus ivory, gold wire springs and brass screws holding human teeth.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Both players have had strong springs — Rodríguez threw three scoreless innings for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on Monday — but their reassignments don’t come as a surprise.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Another patient had a revelation about the origins of his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which significantly improved his symptoms.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Stewart is a Green Lantern, one of the space cops patrolling Earth and its sector as part of the Green Lantern Corps, and his appearance make tonal sense as both Superman and Brainiac are space-faring characters with alien origins.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
