1
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
But Kealoha offers Lilo a wellspring of sadness and aching loneliness just beneath the surface of her more impish qualities.
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The wellspring of that innovation is very often U.S. research universities.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
But to prevent the trade from becoming merely a partial-season rental of Ozuna, the Marlins would likely insist on dipping into the Braves' wellspring of pitching prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
By valuing the strengths of all generations, businesses and institutions can tap a wellspring of experience, cultivate stronger pipelines and redefine leadership for an aging world.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The wellspring of that innovation is very often U.S. research universities.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
But to prevent the trade from becoming merely a partial-season rental of Ozuna, the Marlins would likely insist on dipping into the Braves' wellspring of pitching prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
By valuing the strengths of all generations, businesses and institutions can tap a wellspring of experience, cultivate stronger pipelines and redefine leadership for an aging world.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellspring
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My sources tell me that the FBI wanted to release more information about Jeffrey Epstein, and Pam Blondi and her DOJ said NO.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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One anonymous source donated 40 units, but since then, White said, there have been few, if any, such offerings.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, repositories that haven’t yet made MFA mandatory should do so in the near future.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The fountain itself has become the repository of memory, with mementoes and possessions of the missing and dead neatly arranged around the fountain.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Tropical rainforests are the cradle of life on Earth—and the world's lungs.—
Juan Carlos Navarro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Since beginning science operations in July 2022, JWST has transformed our understanding of the universe, from spotting the earliest galaxies yet to probing exoplanets and cradles of newborn stars.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 July 2025
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It was found thriving 2.8 km deep below the surface in a South African gold mine.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Due to exceptional preservation, the Sirius Passet is an archaeological gold mine for marine organisms from the Early Cambrian period (518 million years ago).—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
25 July 2025
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There are also several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining amid a stone fireplace, a tiered fountain, and a reflecting pool.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Evening programming features the Gala of Lights — Panda Birthday Edition, which includes projections, dancing fountains and music.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellspring. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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