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: the point of origin of a stream of water : fountainhead
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: a firsthand document or primary reference work
sourced; sourcing
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: to specify the source of (something, such as quoted material)
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: to obtain from a source
metals sourced from abroad
: of, relating to, or being source code
a source file
Synonyms
Examples of source in a Sentence
Noun
The college had its own power source.
She has been a great source of strength to me.
His job is the family's main source of income.
A government source spoke to the press today.
The reporter has refused to reveal his sources.
According to one source, the program will not cost a lot.
information from various intelligence sources
Recent Examples on the Web
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
The second year of Wagner’s 2-year, $22 million deal and Harris’ 2-year, $15 million contract includes a club option for 2025-26, league sources told the Sentinel.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2024
All the furniture was sourced from antique and secondhand dealers in Porto including an Alvar Aalto chair, a Brazilian marble coffee table, an old Portuguese China cabinet, a vintage pendant lamp in bubble glass by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, and an office chair from the 1940s or ’50s.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024
Quentin Clark, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our allergen-friendly Plant Protein Powder is a premium quality, multi-source plant protein blend that contains 20g of protein per serving.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
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Noun
The original guarantee date for the deal was July 1, but sources told ESPN last week the date was moved to July 8.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
The second year of Wagner’s 2-year, $22 million deal and Harris’ 2-year, $15 million contract includes a club option for 2025-26, league sources told the Sentinel.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2024
Verb
However, in April, the NCAA Division I board of directors approved new rules regarding NIL, which includes allowing schools to actively participate in sourcing or facilitating paid publicity deals for its athletes.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 July 2024
All the furniture was sourced from antique and secondhand dealers in Porto including an Alvar Aalto chair, a Brazilian marble coffee table, an old Portuguese China cabinet, a vintage pendant lamp in bubble glass by Helena Tynell and Heinrich Gantenbrink, and an office chair from the 1940s or ’50s.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024
Adjective
Modern orchestration software, along with a multi-source strategy—which lends itself to multiple clouds—can allow enterprises to get the most value out of their data.
—Quentin Clark, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our allergen-friendly Plant Protein Powder is a premium quality, multi-source plant protein blend that contains 20g of protein per serving.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Dec. 2022
See all Example Sentences for source
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“Source.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/source. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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