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
The baths have reappeared after a long time spent under the water of a reservoir, and people of all ages curious about the discovery come to spend the day.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Northern California saw a wet weekend that solidified the region’s water supply, but experts urged caution, noting that snowpack and reservoir levels still remain below average.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The living area is anchored by a cozy nook and large bay windows that boast sweeping views of Central Park, the nearby reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
But such reservoirs are not as structurally sound as salt caverns and cannot handle higher pressures, so companies cannot inject and withdraw gas as frequently from them.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Northern California saw a wet weekend that solidified the region’s water supply, but experts urged caution, noting that snowpack and reservoir levels still remain below average.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The living area is anchored by a cozy nook and large bay windows that boast sweeping views of Central Park, the nearby reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
But such reservoirs are not as structurally sound as salt caverns and cannot handle higher pressures, so companies cannot inject and withdraw gas as frequently from them.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reservoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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This warming center also gives out free warm clothes and supplies to help people in need stay as comfortable as possible.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Correctional officers, healthcare workers, psychologists, maintenance staff, and investigative personnel are all in short supply.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among the building’s amenities are a gym, spa, concierge, and pool.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Goldman’s carried interest pool includes seven alts funds the firm launched in 2024 including buyout and private equity.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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For stores, these codes help streamline the checkout process, reduce pricing errors, and help with inventory.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Median single-family home sale price is $409,500 Many would-be homebuyers have been priced out of the market due to constraints on inventory, prices that have surged over the last five years and elevated mortgage rates.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 139-room, ski-in/ski-out hotel, home to Cortina, an excellent Northern Italian restaurant, continually introduces inventive thrills to its repertoire.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Then, the threesome went back to Europe, Germany, this time adding a third language to the children's repertoire.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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