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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
Sacramento Suburban Water District and the maintenance company entered into an exclusive agreement in 2023 to rehabilitate wells, which General Manager Dan York said has been valuable given the limited number of well maintenance companies in the region.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The city’s key Country Club and Flint Lake wells are aging and replacement is required.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Kristyn Abhold, an official in the state water board’s financial assistance division, said the program has spent about $128 million on construction projects and drilled 103 new wells since July 2025.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Five hundred feet below the surface, there's a total of 240 geothermal wells.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 9 June 2026
To make pesto cubes, transfer the sauce into ice cube tray wells, and freeze until solid.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
For decades, energy companies have disposed of that briny fluid by shooting it back underground using high-pressure injection wells.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The city’s key Country Club and Flint Lake wells are aging and replacement is required.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Kristyn Abhold, an official in the state water board’s financial assistance division, said the program has spent about $128 million on construction projects and drilled 103 new wells since July 2025.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Five hundred feet below the surface, there's a total of 240 geothermal wells.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 9 June 2026
To make pesto cubes, transfer the sauce into ice cube tray wells, and freeze until solid.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
For decades, energy companies have disposed of that briny fluid by shooting it back underground using high-pressure injection wells.
—Katie Campbell, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In addition to its own facility, the company has partnered with a group of garment manufacturers and mills in the region to create localized sources for everything from fabric to finishing while helping to satisfy its customers’ demands.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers - five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) - or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The predictable result is that hourly workers and lower-income residents seek hardship exemptions, fail to appear or struggle to comply with summonses altogether, while jury pools increasingly skew toward retirees and salaried workers who can more easily absorb the cost.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 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,
16 June 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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The simulations also tracked how matter moves through stellar cradles.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Accessibility While a number of rooms and the hot springs are accessible, many of the activities are not well suited for those with limited mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed gently in the center.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Young Washington, a narrative look at the American president’s origins starring Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer and Andy Serkis, will debut Saturday at the Tribeca Festival in New York.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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As expected, many of the other genes came from either the Asgard archaea or Alphaproteobacteria, consistent with the big-picture model of our origins.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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“Wells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wells. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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