wellspring

noun

ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
Definition of wellspringnext
1
as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest

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2
as in repository
an abundant source a gossip who is a wellspring of juicy information about the latest goings-on around town

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Recent Examples of wellspring Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation. — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026 The Birchmore case was also a wellspring for those seeking the Norfolk DA job, with a review of the Stoughton Police Explorers youth program, and others like it, being a significant part of Perkins’ platform. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 The library instead has an online donation portal that's seen a wellspring of financial support since Monday. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellspring
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  1. source
  2. repository
  3. cradle
  4. gold mine
  5. fountain
Noun
  • Mobile is obtaining water from an unapproved non-potable water source/hydrant.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • An October 7 analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), drawing on more than 90 Chinese-language sources, traces that process from battlefield observation to publicly visible changes in Chinese preparations.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of source
Noun
  • This infrastructure combines an above-ground encapsulation plant with a subterranean repository, known as Onkalo.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Her great-grandnephew, who also chairs her foundation, has sought to realize that temple, which would act as a repository for her art and keep it out of museums, but no such plan to open the structure has materialized yet.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of repository
Noun
  • While the device is in the cradle, the red battery LED blinks slowly during charging and is solid when fully charged.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In one late 19th-century account, first the cradle is carried outside.
    — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • The ruling marks another turn in a yearslong legal battle over the project, which Belo Sun has promoted as one of Brazil’s largest potential gold mines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • China has acquired major gold mines across Latin America, Africa and Asia, according to S&P Global Ratings.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • 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
  • The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fountain

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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellspring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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