Thesaurus results for WELLS

wells

noun

Definition of wells

plural of well

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 This is happening near our homes, wells and schools. — Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 But Enid officials are powerless under state law to pass their own rules governing these wells. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Disinfecting live wells and bilges with a bleach solution (one-half cup bleach to 5 gallons of water). — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2026 The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said. — Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth planned to announce at a June NATO meeting even steeper cuts that could add up to the one-third reduction Trump raised, according to two sources.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Small modular and advanced nuclear reactors are increasingly being explored as long-term power sources for energy-intensive facilities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of sources

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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.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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.

— Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of pools

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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.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
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.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of fountains

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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.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026

Definition of puddles

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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.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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.

— Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026