pools 1 of 3

plural of pool
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water a secluded pool that has long been a locally favored spot for skinny-dipping

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pools

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of pool
1
2
as in supplies
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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4
as in funds
the total of the bets at stake at one time two coworkers split last week's football pool

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pools

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of pool

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Recent Examples of pools
Noun
Of course, the lavish lifestyle of Ritz-Carlton hotels has made its way onboard with a beautiful spa, fitness studio, and two pools. Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 To enhance competitive balance, the MLBPA suggested allowing revenue-sharing teams to increase their bonus pools and reducing penalties for exceeding spending limits by eliminating draft pick forfeiture. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Spray high-traffic areas and around patios, play equipment, pools, and decks. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 Splash pads and public pools are other options, as are public libraries and other government buildings, or even a restaurant, cafe or movie theater, which often have air conditioning. Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 The draft outlined that the city would build two smaller community pools north of Interstate 435, with the Bluejacket site as a viable option. Taylor O'Connor 21, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Accessibility Evermore Bay and all pools across the property are ADA accessible. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 The two pools were designed by Wesley Bintz, and are two of around a dozen remaining, according to previous Statesman reporting. Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Sophie Gacheny, an independent tour guide based in Paris, recommends that visitors avoid the crowded public pools and the River Seine and instead take a lunch break next to the Canal Saint-Martin, which was opened because of the heat wave. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • Grier spent the first few seasons of his tenure in San Jose building a foundation for the future, adding to the scouting and player development staffs while also swapping veterans and their contracts for prospects and draft picks.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking).
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Construction crews have pre-positioned supplies — including the steel bollard wall panels — but no actual wall-building has started in the area.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • More than 10,200 families have received emergency supplies, including tents, tarps, solar lights, blankets, hygiene kits, cooking sets and Spanish Bibles.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Tock focused on inventory, deposits and experiences that often had to be paid for before service.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions.
    Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The funds also support the construction of stronger fences and nets to protect the Manila clams.
    Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Frequency is the mechanism that stacks hours toward Hall's 50-, 90-, and 200-hour thresholds.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Big mistake, though arguably only slightly more stupid than Susan, who stacks the dishwasher cutlery rack with the knives blade up.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Trust Drives Accountability Today’s multigenerational and hybrid workforces expect leaders who can connect by demonstrating self‑awareness and empathy, as these are essential to building trust and reciprocal accountability.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That’s because the technology is projected to hit the information sector, financial activities, and professional business services hardest, which are exactly the sectors with the youngest workforces and the most graduates trying to get in.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Following the pandemic, many customers dramatically reduced inventories after a period of aggressive purchasing.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • At 210 million barrels, inventories are just 20 million above critical levels, according to Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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