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
One of the most significant concerns is what’s happening in Antarctica, where there are vast reservoirs of methane, Thurber told CNN.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
One suit, filed on behalf of more than 3,300 people affected by the Palisades Fire, alleges that the city and state didn’t adequately clear public lands of brush, were slow to shut off power the day the Palisades Fire broke out, and allowed the reservoir to go dry.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Hikers will love the durable Osprey Daylight Commuter Backpack, which features an internal reservoir sleeve and dual compression straps, on sale for $53.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Sports fields, parks and a reservoir have been all but wiped out.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
One suit, filed on behalf of more than 3,300 people affected by the Palisades Fire, alleges that the city and state didn’t adequately clear public lands of brush, were slow to shut off power the day the Palisades Fire broke out, and allowed the reservoir to go dry.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Hikers will love the durable Osprey Daylight Commuter Backpack, which features an internal reservoir sleeve and dual compression straps, on sale for $53.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Sports fields, parks and a reservoir have been all but wiped out.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
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In 2024, 92% of the world’s supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and 82% of wind turbines came from one country—China.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Stellantis' supply leader, Marvin Washington, said the company is attempting to fix relationships with suppliers that had previously been strained by an abrupt volume cut in 2024.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Co-founded in 2004 by Vanessa Branson (sister to Richard Branson) and business partner Howell James, El Fenn, with its over-the-top rooms, sparkling pools, and signature red-and-white umbrellas, might be one of the most Instagrammed hotels in the world.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Amber Smith and her husband, Granger Smith, lived every parent’s worst nightmare in 2019 when their 3-year-old son, River, drowned in the family’s backyard pool.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Not that there’s a whole lot of airtime still up for grabs; as NBC noted earlier this month, nearly all of its in-game NBA inventory was auctioned off during the spring upfront bazaar … although naturally the company is holding a percentage of units back to sell in the scatter market.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the second-quarter results were disappointing, officials cited improvement in inventory flow and progress capturing synergies in the wake of the acquisition.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Scott Hoying may need to add lullabies to his musical repertoire.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The shows in Spain, North and South America will feature repertoire in Spanish, and the shows in Italy, France, Germany, England, Brazil and Portugal will lean more on Italian.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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