1
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
a large pool of applicants for the summer internship
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
a pool of ideas ready to use whenever the cartoonist needs to meet a deadline
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3
as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
office workers setting up a pool for the collective purchase of lottery tickets
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as in to ball
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Recent Examples of pool
Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Kyle is freaking out about Amanda getting in the pool naked, even though there is a long history of them skinny-dipping as a house.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of these investigations, both sides pool intelligence — arrangements that some privacy rights groups warn are now being exploited in the government’s immigration crackdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The broad eligibility pool caused the funds to be swept up in days in its first year, causing some applicants to dismiss its value the following year.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Kyle is freaking out about Amanda getting in the pool naked, even though there is a long history of them skinny-dipping as a house.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
If that happened, the resulting damage could require a much longer pool closure to repair.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
As part of these investigations, both sides pool intelligence — arrangements that some privacy rights groups warn are now being exploited in the government’s immigration crackdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
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Both teams sport sinker-balling lefties with great track records as their second in command.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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To test if soil is loamy, take a fistful with a gloved hand and ball it up in your palm.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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The governor’s office encouraged individuals and organizations to join in lowering their flags.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cooper was joined Monday by a victim and an investigator who learned of David Allen Funston’s pending release from a story Sunday by the Los Angeles Times.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, Trump continues to press Zelensky into negotiations that look increasingly stacked against Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The deck is now so stacked against consumers that 47% of all homeowners’ claims were closed with no payout at all in 2024, when hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton raked the state.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The unsold cars are now piling up on the dealer lots.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both photographers center the trees, emphasizing grandeur and age, but Weston’s evergreens are timeless and untouched, Connell’s the site of human encounter, with rucksacks and sunhats piled at their base.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over long periods of time, and sometimes very long periods of time, their orbits will decay, and the two components will inspiral and eventually merge.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clearer information on the strength, track, and timeline of the storm will become more available later today into Friday as computer models are able to better sample the pieces of energy that will merge into this developing coastal storm.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The labyrinth of pathways connects guests to both the various outdoor spaces and grand buildings that house the 156 rooms and villas, including the main building where the majority of the hotel’s dining and drinking options are located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bridge connecting Long Island City, Queens, and the Upper East Side was officially renamed the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge in 2011.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Six of Newport Harbor’s eight hits came from the six through nine spots in the batting order and those players combined for five RBIs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add to bowl with dressing, and toss well to combine.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sip a margarita and order the Jim Spud—a massive Idaho potato heaped with toppings.—
Caroline Tell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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