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Definitions
Noun
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plural of source

"The article cites several anonymous sources who claim the company is planning a merger."

In plain English: Sources are the places where you get information or materials for something.

"Many people rely on online sources to find answers to their questions."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of source

"The new restaurant sources its vegetables from local farmers to ensure freshness."

In plain English: To source something means to find and get it from where it comes from.

"The journalist decided to sources her story directly from the witnesses on the scene."

Example Sentences
"Many people rely on online sources to find answers to their questions." noun
"The journalist decided to sources her story directly from the witnesses on the scene." verb
"The detective spent hours sourcing evidence from local witnesses." verb
"She is currently sourcing fresh ingredients for her new restaurant menu." verb
"Our team has been working on sourcing reliable suppliers for the upcoming project." verb
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Origin

Derived from Old French source via Latin fons, the plural form originally meant springs or fountains of water before extending to mean origins or foundations.

Rhyming Words
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