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
Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The 2008 Great Recession deterred sponsors, prizes dwindled and flair bartenders quit as competitive in-fighting and harder rules shrank the talent pool.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
ABC News, 27 May 2026
Then there’s the business question of whether colleges and conferences would actually pool broadcasting.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Now all that's left is for the pool to be filled with water, a task that will take more than just a Thursday afternoon.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The 2008 Great Recession deterred sponsors, prizes dwindled and flair bartenders quit as competitive in-fighting and harder rules shrank the talent pool.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Verb
The bill would rework the Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool their TV rights — a move proponents have said could add billions of dollars to the ecosystem in a conclusion the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences believe is inaccurate.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Then there’s the business question of whether colleges and conferences would actually pool broadcasting.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Noun
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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At 20, Stevie's features float vaguely in the growing puddle of her face.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The offense has been a disaster, the pitching staff has sustained some key injuries and the club has spent the first two months struggling to keep its head above water.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Times staff writers Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon and Andrew Khouri contributed to this report.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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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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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Potential buyers can play around with the all the options and pricing breakdowns using Supertramp's online configurator and reserve their build slots with a fully refundable $1,000 deposit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Getting warships into the water is hard enough without wasting funds on vessels unlikely ever to sail.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wildfire resiliency advocates are warning that the loss of these funds will leave the state vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California’s next governor to take that threat seriously.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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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DeWanna Bonner is the consummate sixth player, still balling in her age-38 season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Other interior highlights included a dedicated library and a primary suite described as a spa-style retreat, complete with a steam shower and — naturally — more lake views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Is Margo’s alien from Margo’s Got Money Troubles going to meet Kelly on the other side of that lake in a hilarious moment of Apple TV corporate synergy?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Warikoo argued the bigger question for business leaders is not simply what AI can replace, but what kind of workforce society wants to build alongside it—especially as technology gets close to AGI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Under Sharda’s leadership, Beacon Mobility has advanced a broad operational modernization strategy across workforce systems, recruiting, communications infrastructure, onboarding, safety coordination, employee experience, and real-time transportation visibility.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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