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[sawrs, sohrs] / sɔrs, soʊrs /

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

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Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

From Barron's

In March, Israel gave a ten-month deadline to NGOs to comply with the new rules, which demand the "full disclosure of personnel, funding sources, and operational structures."

From Barron's

As of its most recent earnings, Zillow’s main sources of growth have come from its businesses offering mortgages and rentals listings.

From Barron's

The department also advises deer-proofing property to avoid attracting a mountain lion’s main food source, removing dense vegetation to reduce hiding spaces, installing outdoor lighting and securing animal enclosures.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times learned from sources of the decision to forgo a pre-deployment operation in the Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times

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