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1
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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2
an abundant source
- a gossip who is a wellspring of juicy information about the latest goings-on around town
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellspring. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of wellspring was before the 12th century
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