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
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Cool off at one of metro Atlanta’s pools, splash pads or water parks.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Since there are several homeowners in the same boat, pool your resources and hire one attorney to review the HOA’s governing documents, the history of the approvals, and the town’s demand.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Keep your lawn lush and tidy with an eco-friendly electric lawn mower, and stash away pool toys or outdoor throw cushions in a lockable deck box.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Cool off at one of metro Atlanta’s pools, splash pads or water parks.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
However, the speed with which news could now be received from London was offset by high telegraphic charges, which forced Australian newspapers to pool their resources and share the costs of using this now-indispensable service.
—Kevin Patrick, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Since there are several homeowners in the same boat, pool your resources and hire one attorney to review the HOA’s governing documents, the history of the approvals, and the town’s demand.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 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,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Not only for Cole and his new elbow, but for a starting staff that has shined without him.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The fund aims to compensate people who say they have been targeted by the government.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Several of the president’s allies have already talked about tapping into the fund.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 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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The 404 pet-friendly rooms and suites have lake views, Nespresso Zenius Pro machines, 55-inch TVs, Bluetooth alarm radios, mini-fridges, and nine-foot-tall windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The city by the lake was an ideal location for several reasons.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The workforce reduction is part of the lender's efforts to raise income per employee by around 20% by 2028, StanChart said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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