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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Although the Lionesses are confident of completing the deal, club sources say there is no final agreement yet.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

While Qatar remains a major supplier, alternative sources have also played a growing role in cushioning the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"This is a city that shows up in lots of ancient historical sources," he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Both SK Hynix and Samsung gained after South Korea’s Chosun Daily reported that Samsung was weighing a 90 trillion won share buyback over the next three years, citing industry sources.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Shafer also makes interesting distinctions between the sources of sound.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin