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[sawrs, sohrs] / sɔrs, soʊrs /

NOUN

beginning; point of supply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority cause expert origin

STRONG

antecedent author authorship begetter birthplace commencement connection dawn dawning derivation determinant father fount fountain fountainhead inception informant maternity mother onset opening origination originator parent paternity provenance provenience rise rising root specialist spring start wellspring

WEAK

horse's mouth starting point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

consequence effect end outcome outgrowth result

STRONG

completion conclusion ending finish stop

Example Sentences

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But drones are a highly dispersed threat, which makes them much harder to target at their source.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

And a total of 48% of Gen Z members said they use social media as an information source, rather than friends, family or financial advisers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

A source from Macron's office said on Tuesday that Esfandiari was a "separate case", noting she had lodged an appeal, without offering further details.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Medicare Advantage is the privately-run option for seniors to access Medicare health benefits—and it’s a big source of business for insurers.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Now, you may think it silly to take advice from imaginary elks, but good advice is nothing to sneeze at, no matter what the source.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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