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 baths have reappeared after a long time spent under the water of a reservoir, and people of all ages curious about the discovery come to spend the day.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Northern California saw a wet weekend that solidified the region’s water supply, but experts urged caution, noting that snowpack and reservoir levels still remain below average.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The living area is anchored by a cozy nook and large bay windows that boast sweeping views of Central Park, the nearby reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
But such reservoirs are not as structurally sound as salt caverns and cannot handle higher pressures, so companies cannot inject and withdraw gas as frequently from them.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Northern California saw a wet weekend that solidified the region’s water supply, but experts urged caution, noting that snowpack and reservoir levels still remain below average.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The living area is anchored by a cozy nook and large bay windows that boast sweeping views of Central Park, the nearby reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
But such reservoirs are not as structurally sound as salt caverns and cannot handle higher pressures, so companies cannot inject and withdraw gas as frequently from them.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reservoir
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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Mayor Bass also secured 17 positions for supply and maintenance staffing, including heavy-duty mechanics, mechanic helpers, tire repairers, maintenance laborers, toolroom workers, truck operators and more.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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That has been largely driven by the milk supply.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The aft deck is home to an expansive beach club with a huge pool, fold-down bulwarks, and a wide swim platform, giving seafarers a spacious oasis right by the water’s edge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly the pool scene, where Kevin loses his dad’s massive swim trunks while bombing in the pool, was filmed at the Four Seasons Chicago – the Plaza Hotel doesn’t have an indoor pool.—
Adam Turner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Big Ten’s seven-year deal, with Fox as the primary rights-holder that sub-licenses inventory to NBC and CBS, expires at the end of the decade.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cost of buying a home in the US has surged in recent years, fueled by historically low inventory and mortgage rates above 6%.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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This bright and balanced prawn and pomelo salad is a staple in the repertoire of Luke Larsson, head chef at Khao Bird.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to leading his own bands, including RatDog and the Wolf Bros, Weir was involved in a series of projects that kept the repertoire alive.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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