wellsprings

noun

plural of wellspring
1
as in sources
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 repositories
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 wellsprings Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation. — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
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  1. sources
  2. repositories
  3. fountains
  4. gold mines
  5. origins
  6. mines
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
Noun
  • While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That's more in line with tasks that use multipage documents, code repositories, or scientific datasets.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of repositories
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
  • 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
Noun
  • The real issue was that the presence of the enslaved in the gold mines increased the ranks of the competition.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gold mines
Noun
  • The origins of El Niño El Niño is a natural climate pattern that starts in the tropical Pacific Ocean.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the debate since has centered on the origins and evidence in support of that list.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The North has denied responsibility for the incident and dismissed Seoul's demand to apologize and remove its remaining mines.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Before any aid moves, mines will be cleared on the routes into the city, Lubinets said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mines

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