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
Meanwhile, the water issue is finally explained as the result of the earthquake upsetting an underground gas pocket beneath the reservoir.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Carbon cycles are the processes that transfer carbon dioxide between different reservoirs − such as rocks on the surface and gas in the atmosphere.
—Elisabeth M. Hausrath, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The reservoir water levels during this time reflect this, with nearly all of the state's major reservoirs experiencing levels that were below the historical average.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Additionally, dam and reservoir operators rely on rainfall and snowfall forecasts to manage the water supply; fishermen in the $320 billion commercial fisheries sector rely on forecasts to stay safe as do tourism and recreational boating communities.
—Louis Uccellini, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Carbon cycles are the processes that transfer carbon dioxide between different reservoirs − such as rocks on the surface and gas in the atmosphere.
—Elisabeth M. Hausrath, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The reservoir water levels during this time reflect this, with nearly all of the state's major reservoirs experiencing levels that were below the historical average.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Additionally, dam and reservoir operators rely on rainfall and snowfall forecasts to manage the water supply; fishermen in the $320 billion commercial fisheries sector rely on forecasts to stay safe as do tourism and recreational boating communities.
—Louis Uccellini, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Footwear, apparel and textile producers jumped into action during the Covid-19 pandemic to churn out life-saving personal protective equipment when masks and gowns were in limited supply.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Target has struggled with merchandise missteps, retail crime, and inventory management.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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These systems can automatically execute purchases at scale, often before legitimate retailers can adjust their inventory strategies.—
Rochelle Thielen,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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She is widely recognized for incorporating popular music into ballpark repertoire and for choosing songs that relate to each player based on their name, number or even their home state.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The use of Orbison’s repertoire in Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive shows how music can push mainstream Hollywood film beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 May 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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