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
And, to my surprise, there was the pen, with an empty ink reservoir but in otherwise excellent condition.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Pollution in the reservoir could jeopardize drinking water quality and public health for the 130,000 people in the Bloomington area.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Walkers can hike and birdwatch in El Estrecho Natural Park, follow serene reservoirs and streams in Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve, or take the two-hour Benahavís River Walk, a mix of rock scrambles, swims, and crystal-clear pools.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Outdoor hardscape areas can be built in layers, with water draining through the surface into an underground stone reservoir.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Pollution in the reservoir could jeopardize drinking water quality and public health for the 130,000 people in the Bloomington area.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Walkers can hike and birdwatch in El Estrecho Natural Park, follow serene reservoirs and streams in Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve, or take the two-hour Benahavís River Walk, a mix of rock scrambles, swims, and crystal-clear pools.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Outdoor hardscape areas can be built in layers, with water draining through the surface into an underground stone reservoir.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reservoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spotify said that advertisers using Yahoo DSP can access the Spotify Ad Exchange via a new direct integration that lets advertisers improve audience addressability across Spotify supply through Yahoo ConnectID.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The measure of the GDP fell over the first three months of the year, largely due to a surge of imports as firms stockpiled inventory to avoid far-reaching tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Clothes That Don’t Fit Take inventory of the clothes that don’t fit anyone in your home.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Biggie, even in his early twenties, had a fashion repertoire as someone in their late fifties.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, Kolek showed a different side of his repertoire.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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