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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
The plume now extends for several miles and is monitored through a network of groundwater wells, the EPA said.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The city has activated other wells and collaborated with Manville Water Supply Corporation to help boost the water supply.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Led by Yves Montand, a group of desperate ne’er-do-wells accept the risky job when an oil refinery needs nitroglycerin to put out a raging fire.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Iraq, and the UAE are shutting off wells as storage tanks overflow.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The land contains several monitoring wells to measure groundwater contamination, Jost said.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Will these poisons leach into other fresh groundwater or private wells?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Oil and gas wells don’t operate like light switches.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But Iran is less vulnerable to attacks on desalination, because its water supply relies instead on dams and wells.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The city has activated other wells and collaborated with Manville Water Supply Corporation to help boost the water supply.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Led by Yves Montand, a group of desperate ne’er-do-wells accept the risky job when an oil refinery needs nitroglycerin to put out a raging fire.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Kuwait, Iraq, and the UAE are shutting off wells as storage tanks overflow.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The land contains several monitoring wells to measure groundwater contamination, Jost said.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Will these poisons leach into other fresh groundwater or private wells?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Oil and gas wells don’t operate like light switches.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
But Iran is less vulnerable to attacks on desalination, because its water supply relies instead on dams and wells.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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Soft music, meditation, or prayer can also be good sources of peace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The officials stressed that there is still time to solve the problem and that the embassy and the State Department were looking at potential solutions, including possibly importing fuel from private sources if the Cubans allow it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but beyond the roller coasters and resort pools lies a city surprisingly rich in green space.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Balinese gardens feature multiple seating areas surrounded by lush flora and fauna, accompanied by the gentle trickle of nearby fountains.—
Tiana Molony,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The center, built in 2004 on former agricultural land at a cost of $285 million, is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, interspersed with parks, gardens and fountains.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Side streets were covered in puddles of water in particular.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Scientists and researchers warn that climate change is shaping people’s daily life in increasingly extreme ways, from whiplash swings between very wet and very dry seasons to earlier springs, more frequent heat waves and shrinking snowpacks.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Maintenance can also be more expensive, especially if the latches, springs or weatherstripping need fixing.—
Anna Popp,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another patient had a revelation about the origins of his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, which significantly improved his symptoms.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stewart is a Green Lantern, one of the space cops patrolling Earth and its sector as part of the Green Lantern Corps, and his appearance make tonal sense as both Superman and Brainiac are space-faring characters with alien origins.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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