as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the area boasts a large reservoir of college-educated people for companies to draw on
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Recent Examples of reservoir
If your family is active, Vermont's State Parks are some of the best in the country for hiking and mountain biking, and there are plenty of lakes and reservoirs for kayaking and other boating.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Since Dylan’s death in 2011, hundreds more children in the UK have drowned seeking relief from scorching temperatures in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and quarries.
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Since then, Fraicheur de Paris has expanded to 14 chilling plants, as well as large reservoirs and ice tanks.
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Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Same with the rear tank, as the reservoirs are pushed and pulled from the bottom as well.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Since Dylan’s death in 2011, hundreds more children in the UK have drowned seeking relief from scorching temperatures in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and quarries.
—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Since then, Fraicheur de Paris has expanded to 14 chilling plants, as well as large reservoirs and ice tanks.
—
Francois De Beaupuy,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Same with the rear tank, as the reservoirs are pushed and pulled from the bottom as well.
—
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reservoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees.
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The facility’s hot water supply was measured below proper hot water supply.
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In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
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Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
Noun
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Several boxes of unsold items were visible behind the counter, suggesting ample inventory, although the worker told USA TODAY sales had been steady.
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The same logic applies to a supply chain operation where demand forecasting feeds inventory management, which in turn feeds procurement automation.
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The comedian has a distinct (and somewhat limited) style and repertoire of jokes.
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Over time, the repertoire became a little more refined, and then originals came in.
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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