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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
The nonprofit drills wells to provide clean water.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 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
But oil companies looking to expand production will want to ensure that customers are going to demand their crude by the time their new wells and drills come online.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Don't take water from live wells and bait buckets to any other water body.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Rather than replacing the island’s aging pipe system, the approach would largely rely on the existing drainage network to collect rainwater and funnel it into wells, where it would be injected below the surface into porous rock formations.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The domestic wells go further than 30 feet in the ground.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 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
But oil companies looking to expand production will want to ensure that customers are going to demand their crude by the time their new wells and drills come online.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Don't take water from live wells and bait buckets to any other water body.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Rather than replacing the island’s aging pipe system, the approach would largely rely on the existing drainage network to collect rainwater and funnel it into wells, where it would be injected below the surface into porous rock formations.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The domestic wells go further than 30 feet in the ground.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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But sources inside the island involved in delivering the aid, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation, said the Catholic Church’s infrastructure would not be able to handle a massive influx of humanitarian aid.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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People do it in plunge pools, natural bodies of water or spa and hotel wellness circuits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Still, Crown Center Square remains open for fountains, events and outdoor fun.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Birdbaths that have small fountains or agitators also keep the water rippling.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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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,
28 Apr. 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,
28 Apr. 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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Bake cupcakes until slightly domed, golden, and surface springs back when gently pressed in the center, 18–22 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the countryside springs to life with an abundance of edible plants, now is a great time to start keeping an eye out for ingredients on your next walk.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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The phrase apparently traces its origins to a 2021 post in an online forum run by Chinese search giant Baidu.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The timeline, whose origins are unclear, said Barket had authenticated the note as of January 2020.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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