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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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
But Kealoha offers Lilo a wellspring of sadness and aching loneliness just beneath the surface of her more impish qualities.
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The wellspring of that innovation is very often U.S. research universities.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
But to prevent the trade from becoming merely a partial-season rental of Ozuna, the Marlins would likely insist on dipping into the Braves' wellspring of pitching prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
By valuing the strengths of all generations, businesses and institutions can tap a wellspring of experience, cultivate stronger pipelines and redefine leadership for an aging world.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The wellspring of that innovation is very often U.S. research universities.
—L. Rafael Reif, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
But to prevent the trade from becoming merely a partial-season rental of Ozuna, the Marlins would likely insist on dipping into the Braves' wellspring of pitching prospects.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
By valuing the strengths of all generations, businesses and institutions can tap a wellspring of experience, cultivate stronger pipelines and redefine leadership for an aging world.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellspring
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Indeed, the former official said, Israel had largely given up trying to cultivate human sources inside Hamas and Hezbollah.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The senior bonus deduction, Watson points out, applies to any source of taxable income that a taxpayer who is 65 or older has and may not necessarily eliminate all tax on Social Security benefits.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, repositories that haven’t yet made MFA mandatory should do so in the near future.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The fountain itself has become the repository of memory, with mementoes and possessions of the missing and dead neatly arranged around the fountain.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The installation consists of a cradle to hold a cell phone in a specific position, and signage with a QR code for uploading the photographs to the database.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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This padding creates a supportive cradle, allowing your cat to sleep comfortably and securely.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Guerrero is specifically alleged to have seized control of gold mines, drug trafficking routes, and border crossings, building links with local criminal entities in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and, according to U.S. officials, the United States, the BBC reported.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The Life on the Lake Tour also gives a historic view of the area, taking passengers around Rainy Lake, pointing out gold mines and fish camps, and explaining what life was like for the trappers, loggers, gold miners, and fishermen who once explored this area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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Maverik's fountain drinks offer a wide variety of brands and flavor mix-ins like coconut, lime and cream. 4.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Other National Slurpee Day specials at 7-Eleven Free Slurpees aren't the only deals fans can get at 7-Eleven today: Sip: The limited-time pineapple-berry blend flavor, MTN Dew Infinite Swirl Slurpee, is back at 7-Eleven (also available as a fountain drink or in 20-ounce bottles).—
Jason Rossi,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellspring. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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