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as in origins
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
we were uncertain as to the source of the rumors a source of inspiration
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as in headwaters
the beginning part of a stream
19th-century explorers who sought the source of the Nile
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as in references
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the professor asked the students to have at least five different sources for their papers
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Recent Examples of sources
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
So, those considering an annuity should weigh it alongside their broader financial picture, including other assets, income sources and health outlook.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For additional sources of light, pack candles, a battery or solar lantern, and waterproof lighters.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Lowers Triglycerides and Cholesterol Sardines are among the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and may have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
April 25, 2026 Less than a week after making his major-league debut on April 3, the shortstop signed a team-record nine-year extension that league sources confirmed to The Athletic is for $140 million and could be worth up to $150 million with performance escalators.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The sources said that the objective of combining the companies would be to provide greater scale and partner with artists to create platforms.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
At least three rounds were fired, sources said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
So, those considering an annuity should weigh it alongside their broader financial picture, including other assets, income sources and health outlook.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For additional sources of light, pack candles, a battery or solar lantern, and waterproof lighters.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Lowers Triglycerides and Cholesterol Sardines are among the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and may have anti-inflammatory properties.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
April 25, 2026 Less than a week after making his major-league debut on April 3, the shortstop signed a team-record nine-year extension that league sources confirmed to The Athletic is for $140 million and could be worth up to $150 million with performance escalators.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The sources said that the objective of combining the companies would be to provide greater scale and partner with artists to create platforms.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
Noun
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Its exact origins are unknown, but it was most likely discovered in South India in the 13th century.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The origins of outlaw country music, popular in the 1970s and ‘80s, are largely credited to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, but Coe was a seminal figure in the subgenre.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fed by the Big Thompson River with headwaters high in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boyd Lake currently is at roughly one-third of its capacity.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Already primed for catastrophe, townspeople’s discovery that developers had quietly targeted Acton for multiple battery projects stoked fears of industrial blight, fire and contamination of residential water wells and the nearby headwaters of Southern California’s last free-flowing river.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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While many credit a famous 1977 MLB moment between Dusty Baker and Glenn Burke, multiple competing stories and cultural references have emerged over time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Reader Sheila Haennicke wrote that the Route History Museum in Springfield, Illinois, which documents the Black experience on Route 66, is a favorite stop.—
E. Jason Wambsgans,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The river flows from tributaries in the Greensboro area to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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The property has over a mile of frontage along the Fall River and controls the Spring and Lava creek tributaries.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Walton then allegedly fled at a high rate of speed without contacting authorities.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Ray said federal authorities were leading the investigation.—
Jim Vertuno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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