WELLSPRINGS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

wellsprings

noun

plural of wellspring

as in sources

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 repositories

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 wellsprings Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation. — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sources

Noun

While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
That's more in line with tasks that use multipage documents, code repositories, or scientific datasets.

— Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of repositories

Noun

The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of fountains

Noun

China has acquired major gold mines across Latin America, Africa and Asia, according to S&P Global Ratings.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Its purpose was to serve the silver and gold mines of the San Juan Mountains, but almost immediately the road also began to attract tourists.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of gold mines

Noun

Cooke does his best to dramatize these origins, often through dry humor, but the personalities involved don’t quite rise to the level of an Aaron Sorkin drama.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Episode four of VisionQuest digs into Butcherbird’s origins and identity while raising fresh questions about her.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

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