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 As Houthi forces took control of more land and roads surrounding Taiz, residents’ access to nearby wells was cut off and deliveries of water from outside the city declined. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Amid mounting consumer anxiety over rising fuel costs, Newsom in 2025 signed a law to boost oil production in Kern County, fast-tracking permitting for up to 2,000 new wells annually through 2036. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Companies are preparing wells that can be brought online more quickly when prices tick up. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Melanie Lawrence, a 68-year-old independent, worries about wells going dry in her area near Willcox, where the groundwater grew so depleted that the land started to crack. — Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Endurance Energy plans to avoid this issue in the future by drilling deeper wells to access more fluid. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 The ranch’s lakes are another defining feature, with a private water system and substantial wells supporting the property. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 Are there policies the railroad commission should adopt to regulate orphaned gas wells in the state? — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 Just two years ago, in 2024, Schmidt and the Trades Council were on opposite sides of a different ballot measure proposal — one over an oil industry effort to repeal a law banning oil and gas wells from being drilled too close to parks and schools. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wells

Noun

Many of the office’s attorneys, particularly in its misdemeanor corps, work with basement-level spirits, according to one of the sources.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sources

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Inside the spa, which costs $85 to enter, visitors will find saunas as hot as 220 degrees, cold-plunge pools, steam rooms and banya treatments that whisk naked bodies with oak leaves and essential oils.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The 4,000-square-meter space gives guests access to a variety of hot and cold pools, saunas, and a one-of-a-kind green space sprinkled with lounge chairs, firepits, and 360-degree mountain views.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of pools

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The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
An entrance flanked with two fountains, a community space with pool tables, a grand porch, a sports bar and a restaurant are planned to debut in April at The Mayan building in downtown Aurora.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of fountains

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The books below will satisfy your bog witch cravings, while also reminding you of the real-world importance of bogs as bulwarks against climate change, cradles of biodiversity, and keepers of ancestral memory.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Soft, dynamic cushioning cradles your feet with every step while providing maximum support, providing transition assistance between launch and landing.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cradles

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The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress ultimately reigns supreme after years of testing, thanks to its combination of body-contouring foam layers, supportive springs, and a plush Euro top cover.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
But there's still plant life to be found, especially around the Hoanib River, an ephemeral river that only flows on the surface following heavy rain—though water persists underground both in the river and in springs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of springs

Noun

Cooke does his best to dramatize these origins, often through dry humor, but the personalities involved don’t quite rise to the level of an Aaron Sorkin drama.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Episode four of VisionQuest digs into Butcherbird’s origins and identity while raising fresh questions about her.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026