1
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
a large pool of applicants for the summer internship
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as in supply
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
a pool of ideas ready to use whenever the cartoonist needs to meet a deadline
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3
as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
office workers setting up a pool for the collective purchase of lottery tickets
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as in to ball
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Recent Examples of pool
Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
The kitchen door was ajar when officers arrived, and blood was smeared on the walls and floors, coating the four college students' belongings and pooling by their bodies, according to police reports released by police.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The beloved community pool was demolished last year to make way for the Farmer Music Center, which is now under construction next to Riverbend Music Center.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
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Noun
However, in 2020, scientists pooled together data from groups studied previously and still found no significant link.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 23 July 2025
The kitchen door was ajar when officers arrived, and blood was smeared on the walls and floors, coating the four college students' belongings and pooling by their bodies, according to police reports released by police.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 23 July 2025
Verb
Then decompress with an afternoon of hot and cool outdoor pools and a massage at Refuge Spa or a stroll through the shops at Carmel Valley Village.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
The beloved community pool was demolished last year to make way for the Farmer Music Center, which is now under construction next to Riverbend Music Center.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
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The actress, who welcomed her first child in July 2024, was joined by Tucker, 29, for the occasion, along with close friends Alexander Ludwig and his wife Lauren Ludwig, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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He’s been magnificent for us for as long as he’s joined.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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When the team stacked these images together, the high-resolution result revealed Betelgeuse’s companion.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The guest list is stacked this go round, with appearances from Lil Baby, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty, Ray J, Saucy Santana, Bob Menery, Sway Calloway, and Chocolate Droppa.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Additions to the injury report piled up throughout the last week, culminating in a dismal availability report for Sunday’s game at the United Center.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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College endowments began piling aboard after David Swensen took over Yale’s endowment in 1985 and bolstered returns by diversifying into private assets.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Expect pastel sweatshirts, tees celebrating the farm’s famous baked goods, and a limited-edition capsule merging lifestyle and design.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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For instance, Caesars Entertainment merged with Eldorado Resorts in 2020 in a $17.3 billion deal.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Stir in beans, broth, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, vinegar, and reserved sausage until well combined.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Hayden combined to throw just four innings in his first two starts of the month, allowing eight runs, including five on six walks on July 3 against Lake County.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Verb
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It’s known for serving plates heaped with seafood, including clams, squid, tiger prawns, and more.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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In a documentary released by the PGA Tour chronicling Scheffler’s 2024 season, a host of pros – including two-time major winner Collin Morikawa and Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg – heaped adulation on Scheffler’s patience and focus.—
Max Rego,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Researchers have even found many free VPNs are linked to the Chinese government and its military.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Also, a new RiverWalk connection piece will link onto the dog park.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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