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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
his quirkily dysfunctional family proved to be a bottomless well of inspiration for the novelist
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as in pools
a small often deep body of water
the spot where the spring bubbles up to the surface and forms a deep well
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Recent Examples of wells
City water is routinely tested in accordance with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality guidelines, but testing of private wells is managed individually.
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Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
This is happening near our homes, wells and schools.
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Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The Legislature’s attempts to require meters on all individual farms and wells have faced fierce public backlash.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Otherwise, cave-ins, leaks and catastrophic damage to wells can occur.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The Ordinance exempts wells operated by a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Many wells in the city operate near schools, homes and parks.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
This is happening near our homes, wells and schools.
—
Alex Burton,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The Legislature’s attempts to require meters on all individual farms and wells have faced fierce public backlash.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Otherwise, cave-ins, leaks and catastrophic damage to wells can occur.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The Ordinance exempts wells operated by a public utility regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Many wells in the city operate near schools, homes and parks.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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The budget is also expected to include additional funding for Fair Fares and NYC Kids RISE, a college savings plan program, sources told The News.
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Late last week, it was reported that Mangione had been in talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal, but that had fallen aside, sources familiar with the matter said.
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With a heat wave set to impact at least 230 million people leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, families across the United States have their sights set on pools, lakes and beaches to cool off.
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So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
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The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Bowser, who declined to be interviewed for this article, urged the administration to clean up federal parks and fix broken fountains, while pushing back on measures like having police ask for people’s immigration status.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
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Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
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Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Visitors have ample opportunities to cool down in the park's natural springs, streams, and lakes.
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The origins of the Fourth of July date back to July 4, 1776, when the United States unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
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Unlike the first two installments, Silo season 3 features a split-timeline narrative that introduces a host of new characters and delves into the mystery of the silo's origins.
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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