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 Yet research from University of Southern California in 2021 found neighbors closer to the Murphy wells or directly downwind had significantly lower lung function than those living further away. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Earlier this year, CNN first reported of a supply shortage stemming from issues with the water wells in Monterrey, Mexico, which is the source used by Coca-Cola. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 Prices responded to that and similar projections of slowing oil demand, dropping too low to attract investment for new wells and refineries. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Initiatives such as artificial lift optimization, AI and machine learning, and advanced chemical treatments are expected to improve recovery by about 10% in new wells. — Tipranks Staff, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Combined with higher reservoir productivity, this could allow Mazama’s wells to generate up to 10 times as much power as conventional geothermal wells. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The supervisor will weigh in on a new groundwater management plan to implement when the county’s current moratorium on new wells expires next year. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Unlike municipal systems, the quality of the water in those wells is not regulated under federal law. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

In July, the music artist and producer spent some solo time after getting into a prison fight, sources told TMZ and NBC News.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The satellites can observe individual facilities from orbit and gather measurements that help identify greenhouse gas sources.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of sources

Noun

There are two pools, one family-friendly, and one for adults only.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pools

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Adell hit a no-doubt 440-foot shot into the left-center fountains off Royals starter Daniel Lynch IV, effectively knocking Lynch from the game.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Lourdes water is free to access from the sanctuary’s taps and drinking fountains.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fountains

Noun

My impression of bath mats was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
The drainage system had to empty the pool in less than 24 hours without leaving puddles.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of puddles

Noun

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
Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of cradles

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Florida has its own outdoor appeal, from beaches to freshwater springs, but its flat terrain offers less variety, which may matter more as Americans stay active later in life.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Today, those springs feed five geothermal pools, with temperatures reaching up to 102 degrees and contain minerals like manganese, silicate, and zinc, in a magical setting marked by gurgling fountains and 100-year-old redwood and eucalyptus trees.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of springs

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Life’s one-handedness puzzle The duo’s research has both given chemists fundamental new tools that are widely used in their daily work and awakened interest in the chemistry of life’s origins, the committee said.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
By then, the meme had already become a viral format, and users cared little about its AI origins.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026