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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
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
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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Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
High-density data centers are reshaping energy markets, forcing tech giants into fierce competition for power through novel sources such as small modular nuclear reactors.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Wilson believes that some reactions could be triggered by sources other than alpha-gal.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The sources for the names are blues legend Buddy Guy, house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles, iconic R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples, and alt rock and country legend Jeff Tweedy.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
My sources inside Ukrainian intelligence tell me such a strike on a massive scale is imminent.
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Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
League sources have suggested Miles Bridges, who’s entering the final season of his four-year, $75 million contract, is also available for the right offer.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
However, sources claim Foster refuses to leave New York City.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
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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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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
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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Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
High-density data centers are reshaping energy markets, forcing tech giants into fierce competition for power through novel sources such as small modular nuclear reactors.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Wilson believes that some reactions could be triggered by sources other than alpha-gal.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The sources for the names are blues legend Buddy Guy, house music pioneer Frankie Knuckles, iconic R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples, and alt rock and country legend Jeff Tweedy.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
My sources inside Ukrainian intelligence tell me such a strike on a massive scale is imminent.
—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
League sources have suggested Miles Bridges, who’s entering the final season of his four-year, $75 million contract, is also available for the right offer.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
However, sources claim Foster refuses to leave New York City.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
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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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Its headwaters are in Indian River County, its mouth in the Atlantic near Jacksonville, which is the furthest place Sanders Fish House delivers its wild catch.
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Lake Assinica in the Broadback headwaters has attracted world-wide attention for its giant squaretails the past two years.
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Beyond silhouette, there was a clear return to authenticity through natural fibers, earthy palettes and references to the outdoors.
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Even more than usual, critics and Dylanologists scrutinized Modern Times for references and allusions, finding words and melodies paraphrased from the works of Muddy Waters, Bing Crosby, and the Roman poet Ovid.
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Her husband documents the front, and their photojournalist friend goes missing in Gaza.
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Set among an energetic but conflicted group of HIV/AIDS activists in early-’90s France, 120 BPM documents a key turning point in LGBTQ+ history, as ACT UP’s approach of radical, direct action moved the cause further into the mainstream.
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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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Rough weather rolled over the Colorado community of Evergreen on Wednesday night, swelling Bear Creek and tributaries and tossing debris and mud into homes and downtown.
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The property features over a mile of frontage along Fall River and controls two of the river’s primary spring-fed tributaries — Spring Creek and Lava Creek, according to Hall and Hall.
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Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
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Four men stole more than half a million dollars from Connecticut ATMs and have been charged in federal court, authorities said.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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“Sources.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sources. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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