Thesaurus results for WELLS

wells

noun

Definition of wells

plural of well

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 Exxon has drilled exploration and appraisal wells and is focusing on its technology at a Houston pilot plant. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 Already, nearly 18 million people in the United States, including more than 1 million young children, live near oil and gas wells that will now pollute more freely because of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s actions. — Elizabeth Bechard, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict limits on PFAS in drinking water from public utilities and requires testing, but those rules do not apply to private wells. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 These are wells that produce 15 barrels (2,384 liters) or less of oil per day or 90,000 cubic feet (2,549 cubic meters) or less of natural gas per day over a yearlong period. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026 To facilitate construction, the Arizona Department of Water approved a request to build two wells on the site, allowing the facility to draw up 31 million gallons of groundwater a year. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026 Existing wells cannot be redrilled, deepened or expanded, though routine servicing and maintenance are allowed. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 As Houthi forces took control of more land and roads surrounding Taiz, residents’ access to nearby wells was cut off and deliveries of water from outside the city declined. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Companies are preparing wells that can be brought online more quickly when prices tick up. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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Losing research capacity weakens our ability to generate the next sources of economic growth.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Depending on the provider and plan, these services can monitor multiple sources of information and send alerts when something needs your attention.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of sources

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The Westin’s got three more pools, including an adults-only one with its own swim-up bar, plus pickle ball and a fitness center a bit larger than Buoy Haus’s own.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Among its most noteworthy additions are luxury tents with private pools and Rajwada Library Bar, which now features an innovative cocktail menu.

— Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of pools

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Instead Reliable Robotics uses the fountains of data that spring from aviation’s heavy regulation.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fountains

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The clips showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking hand-in-hand outdoors, plus scenes of a child’s feet by a fireplace, splashing in puddles and the children riding bikes.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent photos of the inside appear to show puddles and stains from water damage and char marks from fire.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of puddles

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The books below will satisfy your bog witch cravings, while also reminding you of the real-world importance of bogs as bulwarks against climate change, cradles of biodiversity, and keepers of ancestral memory.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cradles

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As indie pop became glossier and more fleshed out in the 1990s, few bands embraced its minimal, melancholy origins like the Cat’s Miaow.

— David Glickman, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Gary Soffer, director of the integrative medicine program at Smilow Cancer Hospital, explained the origins to VeryWell Mind.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026