as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
the area boasts a large reservoir of college-educated people for companies to draw on
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Recent Examples of reservoir
The Railroad Commission also approved more than 7,000 flares within areas where the gas reservoir being drilled was known to be high in hydrogen sulfide, increasing the likelihood that the toxic gas could escape into the air.
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ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Zutto also comes with a removable water reservoir, which is almost unheard of for coffee makers in this price range.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Every year, before the banks of Monroe Lake succumb to spring flooding, naturalist Jill Vance leads 20 or so hikers to an unassuming patch of forest on the reservoir's northern fork.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Rinse the reservoir with hot water to help dissolve any crystallized sugar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The Zutto also comes with a removable water reservoir, which is almost unheard of for coffee makers in this price range.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Every year, before the banks of Monroe Lake succumb to spring flooding, naturalist Jill Vance leads 20 or so hikers to an unassuming patch of forest on the reservoir's northern fork.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Rinse the reservoir with hot water to help dissolve any crystallized sugar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
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In other words, while Europe continues to send arms supplies to the Ukrainian army, Europe is also careful not to go too far in order to minimize the prospects of a clash with Russia.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spectrum supplies cable internet to many Idaho communities.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Bel Air house, the pool, even the encampments of Los Angeles all gleam.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The hotel, literally next door to the festival grounds—this means no sitting in traffic—is lovely enough, with 336 rooms and suites across six beachfront acres, including two massive outdoor pools, lush gardens, and a full range of water-sport options.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to the report, 37% of the metro’s for-sale listings are new builds — even as existing-home inventory continues to rise.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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By June, most of NBCU’s Super Bowl inventory was gone, according to buyers, though there has been speculation that the company may have kept some ad berths back in hopes of getting $8 million or bigger packages of advertising tied to its larger portfolio of media assets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Monagas is also an actor, with a large repertoire of work in her portfolio.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here's how adding them to your diet might affect you—and the best ways to incorporate them into your repertoire.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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