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
Aurora Water officials acknowledged the uncertainty the reservoir plans created for landowners in the footprint.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
More than 20 million people in Mexico City are living on ground that's sinking above an ancient reservoir.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Its parks, reservoirs, ponds, canals, and streets are lined with blossoming trees and abuzz with bees and birds while galleries and restaurants fling open their doors.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Low water levels at Powell will also impact Lake Mead — the nation’s largest reservoir —downstream, as well as its hydropower operations at the Hoover Dam.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
More than 20 million people in Mexico City are living on ground that's sinking above an ancient reservoir.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Its parks, reservoirs, ponds, canals, and streets are lined with blossoming trees and abuzz with bees and birds while galleries and restaurants fling open their doors.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Low water levels at Powell will also impact Lake Mead — the nation’s largest reservoir —downstream, as well as its hydropower operations at the Hoover Dam.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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Eco effort On an island like Capri, where much of the food and supplies come from the mainland, sustainability is a challenge, but the hotel makes an admirable effort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Albanese traveled to Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia in recent weeks to shore up supplies of gasoline and diesel following disruptions caused by attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel beginning in late February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Take a peep at the pool through the secret window in the cheetah-print alcove of the master bedroom.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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All the money bet on a race goes into a pool.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Wolfe said the retailer expects to modify its distribution footprint over time to have most of its inventory and processing pass through its most efficient distribution centers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first phase of 39 homesites sold out within months, and there has been no inventory since.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The mixed repertoire program features many short works showcasing the expansive range of ballet and the artistic works that have been performed throughout the season.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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