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, 16 May 2026
To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Photos show features a tennis court, a spa with hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, massage suites and a salon.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Zero Drownings Miami-Dade aims to bring in additional schools, pools, lifeguards, trainers, partners and transportation to make swim instruction more accessible.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Some even boast pools, like Riad Les Yeux Bleus or El Fenn.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Because many school districts share insurance coverage through large risk pools, settlements tied to decades-old abuse claims can increase costs for schools across the state, including districts with no abuse claims of their own.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Noun
Many of the Canopy and Miramar suites have private plunge pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Photos show features a tennis court, a spa with hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, massage suites and a salon.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Zero Drownings Miami-Dade aims to bring in additional schools, pools, lifeguards, trainers, partners and transportation to make swim instruction more accessible.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Some even boast pools, like Riad Les Yeux Bleus or El Fenn.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Because many school districts share insurance coverage through large risk pools, settlements tied to decades-old abuse claims can increase costs for schools across the state, including districts with no abuse claims of their own.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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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,
11 May 2026
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The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Other teams with independent ownership, such as the Sky and the Storm, have had larger staffs to begin with, since there was no cross-functionality.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 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
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The whole pitch falls flat if WWE just stacks the card with names already over — there's nothing to learn about Oba Femi's audience pull when his Raw run already has the building behind him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The side table unfolds into six stools for gatherings, then neatly stacks back together into a stylish end piece.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over those 12 slump years, bosses were shrinking their workforces at an average rate of 1% per year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Other regions — including Nashville, Dallas, and Miami — have grown their creative workforces at double-digit rates since 2019.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The percentage of income consumers are spending on their vehicles has remained relatively flat compared with 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic led to inflated pricing as demand surged but inventories stayed low.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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While America’s oil drillers have started to turn the taps on, executives have warned that inventories are likely to keep falling in the short-term.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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