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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as in staffs
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 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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as in deposits
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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Recent Examples of pools
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but beyond the roller coasters and resort pools lies a city surprisingly rich in green space.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The days of $5 per entry office pools are becoming quaint as prediction markets explode.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The top two teams from each of the tournament’s four pools have advanced to the quarterfinals, where the tournament shifts to single elimination knockouts on the way to the championship game on Tuesday at loanDepot park.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Some ships have adults-only pools, as well, which may be less crowded.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
After undergoing property-wide renovations in 2024, this historic property is more ready than ever to welcome guests to its wonderland of vacation-ready fun that includes miles of paved biking paths, two pools, 10 miles of private beaches, a mini golf course, and more.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Each neighborhood chooses its own gardens to feature, but the tour board works to ensure the emphasis is on gardening, not just lovely pools or hardscapes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
The spa itself sprawls 64,000 square feet and has a cluster of treatment pavilions, fitness centers, and outdoor pools where hydrotherapy sessions are performed (my partner turned to jelly after a particularly effective water shiatsu session).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but beyond the roller coasters and resort pools lies a city surprisingly rich in green space.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The days of $5 per entry office pools are becoming quaint as prediction markets explode.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The top two teams from each of the tournament’s four pools have advanced to the quarterfinals, where the tournament shifts to single elimination knockouts on the way to the championship game on Tuesday at loanDepot park.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Some ships have adults-only pools, as well, which may be less crowded.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
After undergoing property-wide renovations in 2024, this historic property is more ready than ever to welcome guests to its wonderland of vacation-ready fun that includes miles of paved biking paths, two pools, 10 miles of private beaches, a mini golf course, and more.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Each neighborhood chooses its own gardens to feature, but the tour board works to ensure the emphasis is on gardening, not just lovely pools or hardscapes.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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For All Mankind also debuted a new relaxed slim jean for women that stacks well over heels.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Special enough for a holiday occasion and hearty enough for a main course, this casserole stacks bright layers of veggies drenched in our Easy Cheese Sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The result piles more pressure on Starmer, the least popular prime minister since records began, according to some polls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when snow piles up in powdery white masses, Arizonans can't resist the opportunity to play in it.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a nearly 30-second digital ad first seen by the Washington Examiner, the National Republican Senatorial Committee links Peltola, a former member of Congress, to Senate Democrats blocking DHS funding over Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy demands.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, is a key trade artery through which around a fifth of the world’s oil passes, carried by about 3,000 ships sailing through the corridor each month.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Located in the downtown Arts District, Camélia merges French and Japanese cuisines.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Liquidity cluster Wells Fargo added that most liquidity already clusters around the market open and close, making the idea of stretching trading hours even further counterproductive.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
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These two effects, together — of galaxies moving with varying speeds through environments of varying densities — make rich galaxy clusters the ideal environments to find galaxies that experience the greatest amounts of stripping from within them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
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Iranian officials have openly threatened ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the world's oceans.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, use a dry cloth to clean the metal mount that connects to the camera body, to ensure a secure connection.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Deb drama is far from over, as the film's director and costar Rebel Wilson heaps new allegations onto the already sizable legal pile.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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