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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
Cape Station entails drilling wells 10,000 feet deep—about 2 miles—and then directionally drilling horizontally another 7,500 feet to create adequately sized reservoirs, and fracking (hydraulic fracturing) the rock to release the flows of water naturally heated to more than 400 degrees.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Private wells aren’t regulated by the EPA or covered by utility testing, and the EPA and CDC recommend testing them at least once a year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Residents with private wells are not impacted, but can ask their local officials for guidance.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The reporter’s spouse is employed in the oil and gas industry and owns interests in wells.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
In a victory for environmental groups, Calhoun settled the case in 2024 and agreed to filter its water for PFAS, stop spreading sludge, test private drinking wells and keep the community informed of risk.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The site includes solar power, multiple wells, advanced irrigation systems and a Control4 smart home platform, according to marketing materials — practical details that matter for second-home owners or anyone trying to manage a large property with minimal friction.
—David Caraccio
may 5, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The 1990s saw Bilco diversify further, introducing window wells to its residential product line, while continuing to innovate through new products such as roof hatch safety railing systems and fire rated floor access doors, according to the company.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Private wells aren’t regulated by the EPA or covered by utility testing, and the EPA and CDC recommend testing them at least once a year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Residents with private wells are not impacted, but can ask their local officials for guidance.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The reporter’s spouse is employed in the oil and gas industry and owns interests in wells.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
In a victory for environmental groups, Calhoun settled the case in 2024 and agreed to filter its water for PFAS, stop spreading sludge, test private drinking wells and keep the community informed of risk.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The site includes solar power, multiple wells, advanced irrigation systems and a Control4 smart home platform, according to marketing materials — practical details that matter for second-home owners or anyone trying to manage a large property with minimal friction.
—David Caraccio
may 5, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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Multiple sources later confirmed their split to PEOPLE in January 2025, though they were spotted together on several occasions in the months to follow.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On carbon, nuclear is among the lowest-emission energy sources, emitting roughly 12 grams of CO₂-equivalent per kilowatt-hour and rivaling wind.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Many of the Canopy and Miramar suites have private plunge pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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The project was to be completed in summer 2024 alongside two other city fountains that needed repairs, the Dandelion Fountain and the Horse Trough Fountain.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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At certain peaks, such as Italy’s Stromboli and Etna volcanoes, which regularly spout fountains of lava, scientists can confidently forecast an outburst.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 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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When teams report to their complexes in Arizona and Florida in February, hope springs eternal.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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No-sag springs offer more comfort and support for both the mattress and the sofa, even after years of use.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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That same day the Associated Press reported that two Argentine officials who were investigating the origins of the outbreak and spoke on the condition of anonymity said the government’s leading hypothesis was that the couple contracted the virus while bird-watching in Ushuaia before the cruise.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Muslim Americans too have claimed the couple as ancestors, forging a lineage in America that stretches back before the formation of the United States, an alluring story of American origins, belonging, and place within a national story that has largely rejected them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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