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
Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Question 1 asks voters to approve $158 million to renovate neighborhood parks, design and construct new city parks, improve multi-use fields and renovate existing pools and aquatic centers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Private-equity firms are hunting for new capital pools as institutional allocations mature and growth slows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This included online betting, in person such as at a casino and private betting pools or fantasy leagues with friends or family.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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, 3 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Question 1 asks voters to approve $158 million to renovate neighborhood parks, design and construct new city parks, improve multi-use fields and renovate existing pools and aquatic centers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Private-equity firms are hunting for new capital pools as institutional allocations mature and growth slows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This included online betting, in person such as at a casino and private betting pools or fantasy leagues with friends or family.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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, 3 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Don’t swallow water while swimming in lakes, rivers, or pools.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Question 1 asks voters to approve $158 million to renovate neighborhood parks, design and construct new city parks, improve multi-use fields and renovate existing pools and aquatic centers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Private-equity firms are hunting for new capital pools as institutional allocations mature and growth slows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This included online betting, in person such as at a casino and private betting pools or fantasy leagues with friends or family.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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, 3 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
Don’t swallow water while swimming in lakes, rivers, or pools.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Question 1 asks voters to approve $158 million to renovate neighborhood parks, design and construct new city parks, improve multi-use fields and renovate existing pools and aquatic centers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Private-equity firms are hunting for new capital pools as institutional allocations mature and growth slows.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This included online betting, in person such as at a casino and private betting pools or fantasy leagues with friends or family.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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, 3 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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Behind its all-glass façade, the home stacks four bedrooms and five baths around an elevator core.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the conflict between Hobbes and Rousseau, between visions of primordial humankind as inherently brutal or inherently peaceful, Tsangari stacks the dramatic deck in favor of benign and placid human nature.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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This recipe piles them on, casting apples — which are starting to appear at farmers markets — and nuts front and center as main characters supported by a chorus of greens.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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That’s where the paperwork piles up, court fees skyrocket, and grieving families are forced into bureaucratic limbo for months — sometimes years.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Research in Osteoporosis International also links high caffeine intake to a greater risk of bone loss over time.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Holy Chalice Route links remarkable landmarks around the city and beyond, inviting travelers to step into a story that has inspired faith and wonder for centuries.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Lee Radziwill Double Bag is one of those rare birds that effectively merges form and function.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mold will appear fuzzy or thick, does not wipe away cleanly, and often clusters near the stem where the grapes are connected.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amazon said the new offering unites its Happy Belly and Amazon Fresh brands under one label.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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