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 project plans to turn a 1,000 acre-swath of neighboring land into an above ground reservoir called the C-11 impoundment area.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Some had grease reservoirs that were more difficult to clean.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Rivers and reservoirs of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
—Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
The pipeline’s owner, Dakota Access, was required to seek the easement from the Army Corps, which manages Lake Oahe, to build the pipeline under the reservoir roughly 10 years ago.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 21 May 2026
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Some had grease reservoirs that were more difficult to clean.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Rivers and reservoirs of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
—Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
The pipeline’s owner, Dakota Access, was required to seek the easement from the Army Corps, which manages Lake Oahe, to build the pipeline under the reservoir roughly 10 years ago.
—Mary Steurer, States Newsroom, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
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New York — One of the biggest mysteries of the global economy is why the oil market has remained so calm during one of the greatest supply shocks in history.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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With the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply higher.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Over at the spa, there's a 14-meter pool, and a host of treatments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Each day, highlights include visits to remote jungles, snorkeling, swimming in natural crystal-clear pools, visiting historical sites like the ruins of Uaxactún, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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JPMorgan’s Kaneva argued other factors include deeper-than-recognized demand losses and larger-than-reported inventories.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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China, holding roughly 15% of global oil stocks before the war broke out, could run through its oil reserves by late October if forced to draw down inventories to cover any supply shortfall, according to Fitch Ratings.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Tracy praised Kahnle’s work ethic and his willingness to expand his repertoire at this stage of his career, saying he’s been working on throwing his fastball more since joining the Red Sox along with other alternatives to help keep opposing batters off his changeup.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The vocal repertoire consisted of at least seven different squeak types.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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