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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Sources said it was because of storms forecast around the Azteca at the original kick-off time.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Sources close to Rayner have told the paper "no job offer has yet been made".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Sources told TMZ that the celebration would include a castle constructed inside the arena, and video released by the outlet shows a “giant white staircase” being “craned” into the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Sources have told BBC Sport that Williams injured her knee in the first set and, despite receiving advice not to continue, carried on playing as she pushed Joint all the way.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

There are many young women in Lagos with Unknown Sources of Wealth.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie