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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
Vikas Patel, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact and thousands of one-way attack drones are still in its arsenal despite weeks of daily US and Israeli strikes on military targets, according to recent US intelligence assessments, three sources familiar with the intel told CNN.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Back in 2020, expectations were rife that the office buildings JLL sources for companies around the world would stay vacant long after airlines were back to full passenger loads.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Latest updates Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission, sources told CNBC's David Faber on Wednesday, bringing the rocket company one step closer to what's expected to be a record public offering.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
According to sources, the show was quietly canceled a couple of months ago.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The clearest indicators are protected income sources like Social Security and few or no garnishable assets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
My patient is refusing a drug studied in 170,000 people because of side effects that a 124,000-person analysis just confirmed do not exist — while injecting a compound studied in 14 humans, from unregulated sources, based on the recommendation of someone who profits from selling it.
—Vikas Patel, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact and thousands of one-way attack drones are still in its arsenal despite weeks of daily US and Israeli strikes on military targets, according to recent US intelligence assessments, three sources familiar with the intel told CNN.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Back in 2020, expectations were rife that the office buildings JLL sources for companies around the world would stay vacant long after airlines were back to full passenger loads.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Latest updates Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission, sources told CNBC's David Faber on Wednesday, bringing the rocket company one step closer to what's expected to be a record public offering.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
According to sources, the show was quietly canceled a couple of months ago.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The clearest indicators are protected income sources like Social Security and few or no garnishable assets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sources
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Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the series expands the mythology of Derry, Maine, exploring the origins of Pennywise, the malevolent entity at the center of King’s iconic story.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Senior curator Dag Spicer said understanding the origins of technology is key to making sense of its future.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Now, Hall and Hall is marketing the 1,500-acre Spring Creek Ranch, a marquee holding at the headwaters of the renowned Fall River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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North Park — about 100 miles (161 kilometers) from the South Park valley that inspired the cartoon TV show — is a headwaters of the eastward-flowing Platte River system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the title Illumination is adapting, with some other references pulled here and there from throughout franchise history, is among his most creative and wondrous adventures.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The video was shared on March 24 by the woman under @oddnumbersonly, an account that documents the renovation of her family's three‑bedroom Victorian home in London, England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Matt Wallner opened the scoring in the second inning for the Twins with a 424-foot home run that nearly reached the fountains in right-center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Royals’ City Connect uniforms, inspired by the fountains at Kauffman Stadium and around Kansas City, were generally well-received by fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead, year-round rain and snow feed the Salt River and its tributaries.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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And in Colorado, all 13 of the state’s Gold Medal trout streams are fed by tributaries flowing from roadless areas.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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An 18-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting that happened in Victorville over the weekend, according to San Bernardino County authorities.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iraqi authorities are continuing the search for American journalist Shelly Kittleson who was kidnapped March 31 on a busy street in central Baghdad, Reuters reported.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Standing knee-deep in the lo‘i, covered in mud, gently pressing roots into the earth, anchored me in a new way.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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These five artists have combined their Indigenous roots with revolutionary artistic techniques to preserve their cultures in the face of adversity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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