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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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as in repository
an abundant source
a gossip who is a wellspring of juicy information about the latest goings-on around town
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Recent Examples of wellspring
The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke.
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Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Luckily, there's a wellspring of soothing moisturizers and thick body creams on the market that target the symptoms of eczema and ease flare-ups.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Such a wellspring of material is seemingly inexhaustible, though the show strains a bit when working to match the festival shooting as a crucible that pushes its cast to the breaking point.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Perhaps my working life as a critic has conditioned me into such a response; the movies have long been not just my cultural sustenance but also a personal wellspring of sanity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
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Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Luckily, there's a wellspring of soothing moisturizers and thick body creams on the market that target the symptoms of eczema and ease flare-ups.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
Such a wellspring of material is seemingly inexhaustible, though the show strains a bit when working to match the festival shooting as a crucible that pushes its cast to the breaking point.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Perhaps my working life as a critic has conditioned me into such a response; the movies have long been not just my cultural sustenance but also a personal wellspring of sanity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellspring
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Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The publication also seeks to become the community’s go-to source for reliable information on the rebuilding process and to provide specific advice for residents and businesses grappling with building permits and insurance claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But if access can be secured and the computational infrastructure scaled to match, such efforts could transform natural history museums from static repositories into dynamic digital biomes.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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This can influence the long-term stability of nuclear waste repositories.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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North County is considered to be the cradle of skateboarding, which has grown from its rough around the edges beginnings into a billion dollar industry where icons like Tony Hawk have become global celebrities.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The real gold mine would be if the government were to release the first-ever photo or video of a UAP obtained via satellite, said Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Websites like Etsy, 1stDibs, and Chairish are a gold mine for great deals on new and old pieces.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the lava fountains were creating trouble for neighboring communities and a highway where the volcanic fragments and ash, known as tephra, was falling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the center of the design sat a running water fountain that spilled out into a pool below.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellspring. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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