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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2
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
Celeste Moure, AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
This can damage or weaken the valves in the veins, causing blood to pool and resulting in varicose veins.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 2 May 2025
Johanna K. Taylor, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Water and chemicals have pooled on the floor, the worker said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There’s a spa with an indoor pool open to guests of all ages, a gym, cocktail bar, and a pâtisserie whose treats are works of art.
—Celeste Moure, AFAR Media, 2 May 2025
This can damage or weaken the valves in the veins, causing blood to pool and resulting in varicose veins.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 2 May 2025
Verb
Many programs were residential, rural and embraced early versions of mutual aid, where artists and activists support one another directly through pooling money and resources.
—Johanna K. Taylor, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Water and chemicals have pooled on the floor, the worker said.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
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Brunson will be joined by Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Stewart survived but had to stack the bodies of fellow miners.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Freight containers are stacked in the east of the banking city on the site of the DB transshipment station.—
Jenni Reid,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So, Fox is piling new lies on top of its old ones to try to persuade shareholders that its financial exposure is less than the $780 million paid to Dominion.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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In those early days, rival teams would travel to games in luxury coaches; Durham would pile into nine-seater minivans.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The media and retail giants signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to merge their respective cinema chains — Megabox and Lotte Cinema — creating what would become the nation’s largest theatrical exhibition entity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Once the top three from each bracket are solidified, the queens will merge with the rest of the top competitors from all three groups.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Playing on a Friday night is relatively unusual, but three more points would heap more pressure on the top-five contenders playing later in the weekend.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Mackenzie Nicholson, Executive Chef at Beano’s Cabin, is spicing up Colorado cuisine with a dash of flair and a heaping spoonful of personality.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Previously, the cosmic production of gold has only been linked to neutron star collisions.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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