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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Artist David Hockney has died at 88 LONDON -- Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
In an attempt to pool physical resources, Vodacom proposed a $750 million tie up with Maziv, the country’s largest fiber network company, to jointly accelerate fiber rollouts.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Outside, the listing highlights a pool, veranda and barbecue island, plus the pond and waterfall.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Artist David Hockney has died at 88 LONDON -- Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
These agencies could pool risks through a single-payer insurance system and reduce those risks through investment in resilience measures.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
In an attempt to pool physical resources, Vodacom proposed a $750 million tie up with Maziv, the country’s largest fiber network company, to jointly accelerate fiber rollouts.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Noun
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The journalists travelling with the pope sit at the back of the plane, while the pope, cardinals, bishops and Vatican staff sit at the front.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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All employees and staff at the facility were evacuated safely.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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New York — One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply higher.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Most contracts allow the buyer to cancel and recover the deposit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The original Brazilian deposits were largely depleted by the mid-1990s, though copper-bearing tourmalines with similar color and mineral composition were later discovered in Nigeria, Mozambique and Ethiopia.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Today, a judge in one of the lawsuits extended an indefinite block on the fund.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks are back out in front, as Jalen Brunson is balling despite hobbling after hurting his right knee and left ankle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Jesser and friends take on legendary athletes, such as Dwyane Wade, at their own sports in this new episodic series — attempting to prove that YouTubers can ball.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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Percy meets the Florek boys by the lake in Barry’s Bay where her parents buy a cottage, which happens to be next door to Sue Florek (Elisha Cuthbert), a single mother raising her two sons after her husband died from an unexpected heart attack.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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The total workforce across the public research university based in Golden is about 1,600 people, so around 16 employees lost their jobs, said Emilie Rusch, a spokesperson for Mines.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The feeling of financial stability eludes many Americans right now, says Guy Berger, workforce economist-in-residence at employer education benefits platform Guild.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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