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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
American companies arrived to drill the wells and build the fields.
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The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Battalion members helped build roads, repair public buildings, construct a courthouse, dig wells and provide labor for the frontier community.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Some 109,000 metric tons of methane escaped into the air before SoCalGas fixed the leak on one of its wells.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
The website Driving says leaving ice and snow packed inside your wheel wells can result in damage.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, operators opted to shut in wells rather than send repair crews into adverse weather conditions.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Inspectors ensure boaters have cleaned off any plants, mud and debris, drained live wells or tanks that hold water, and dried everything completely before launching in another waterbody.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 21 Jan. 2026
The other is using aquifer storage and recovery wells, which can both pump groundwater out and inject surface water back in, effectively turning underground basins into a savings account for drier periods.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Battalion members helped build roads, repair public buildings, construct a courthouse, dig wells and provide labor for the frontier community.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Some 109,000 metric tons of methane escaped into the air before SoCalGas fixed the leak on one of its wells.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
The website Driving says leaving ice and snow packed inside your wheel wells can result in damage.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, operators opted to shut in wells rather than send repair crews into adverse weather conditions.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Inspectors ensure boaters have cleaned off any plants, mud and debris, drained live wells or tanks that hold water, and dried everything completely before launching in another waterbody.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 21 Jan. 2026
The other is using aquifer storage and recovery wells, which can both pump groundwater out and inject surface water back in, effectively turning underground basins into a savings account for drier periods.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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Former cable news anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday night, his attorney and multiple sources with direct knowledge told CBS News on Friday.—
Lilia Luciano,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to multiple sources familiar with the deal, who asked not to be named to protect relationships, a small fee was ultimately paid to City to formally appoint Taylor in August, a month before the contract expired.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The resort feels considerably more secluded than some of its competitors because of this, with each of its discreet 66 cottages (all with private entrances; suites have private pools) enveloped by lazily drooping palm trees and other local fauna.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The superyacht is home to not one but two mosaic plunge pools—one of which also sports that lifting floor—as well as three galleys for the owner, who adores cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most recent renderings show a mix of public spaces, including pavilions, playgrounds, fountains and gardens.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Water from a recent flood remained as puddles, in some spots ankle-high.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proceed with caution when driving over standing water or puddles.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Married couples shared a bed, and one of their younger children might sleep with them, though infants had cradles.—
Bobbi Sutherland,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 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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In each election cycle, hope springs eternal for Texas Democrats and the labor movement that once wielded real power in Lone Star politics.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This is especially true if the springs were replaced with the struts.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Valentine's Day pagan connections One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because this history is a critical part of our nation's origins.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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