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sources

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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As of Tuesday afternoon, the death toll from provincial sources contacted by AFP stood at 41.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Neither Aniston nor Curtis have commented on rumors about the romance, however sources close to the duo have hinted that, while they are very happy together, they are in no rush to get married.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Romm complicates matters further by adding quotes from other sources to Stobaeus’ selections, diluting the book’s ability to show us the anthologist’s true intent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Those textile fragments ultimately became one of the most important sources of evidence in reconstructing the history and age of the collection.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

She only admitted facts she was sure her questioners knew from other sources, especially her connection to Booth.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson