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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
Sewage facilities remain largely absent, as is running water, with residents relying on wells.
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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
Our food was mainly cooked with salty water brought from wells—generated by some neighbors’ solar panels.
—Literary Hub, 21 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
In particular, Wimberger's bill limits aid to communities that have a public drinking water system, because there are currently no standards in place for those with private drinking water wells.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Local residents and dairy farmers asked the agency whether they would be limited to drill new wells if their old ones fail, if homes would be forced to share their water use, and how much water the agency would take from users.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The site features deep groundwater wells, in-situ soil sensors, and surface-water stations to close the loop on how carbon moves through the environment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Our food was mainly cooked with salty water brought from wells—generated by some neighbors’ solar panels.
—Literary Hub, 21 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
In particular, Wimberger's bill limits aid to communities that have a public drinking water system, because there are currently no standards in place for those with private drinking water wells.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Local residents and dairy farmers asked the agency whether they would be limited to drill new wells if their old ones fail, if homes would be forced to share their water use, and how much water the agency would take from users.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The site features deep groundwater wells, in-situ soil sensors, and surface-water stations to close the loop on how carbon moves through the environment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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While federal grand juries operate in secrecy, any connection between their proceedings and political claims remains speculative unless confirmed by official sources.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Well, yes, but FDR built a swimming pool, to which it might be countered that pools make good palliative care for polio sufferers.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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While alternating between Colony Club’s multiple lagoon pools and the beach was tempting, the many off-site excursions are not to be missed.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 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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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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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 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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Once finished, the costume springs to life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lake Crescent, a deep, pristine lake that was carved by glaciers, is 30 minutes from the hot springs by car.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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