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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The talent pool includes the initial 25 All-Stars who were voted in, plus three injury replacements.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
If water continues to pool on top of bone-dry soil, then change the potting mix.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Per a pool report, the president was asked why the FBI had not taken over the case.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The talent pool includes the initial 25 All-Stars who were voted in, plus three injury replacements.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
As the dam grows, water continues to pool behind it.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
If water continues to pool on top of bone-dry soil, then change the potting mix.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
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Kon Knueppel has balled out far beyond rookie expectation, averaging nearly 19 points per game and close to 50/40/90 shooting splits and coming off a career-high 34-point performance.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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These are the romance movies that lean into big emotions, meaningful connections, and the kind of love that lingers long after the credits roll — and will likely leave you balling your eyes out.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Former Super Bowl MVPs joined the band on stage and stood as Armstrong and his band finished up their set.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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But at the Milan-Cortina Games, several Americans have joined Shiffrin in speaking about the conflict of representing a country that may no longer be representing their values.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that gauntlet is now over, and the Horned Frogs must take advantage and begin to stack wins, starting with Saturday’s game against Kansas State.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The country is the most indebted nation in the world, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of almost 230% in 2025, data from the International Monetary Fund showed, and increased fiscal spending risks piling more debt.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skiers can get the latest snow report with a touch of a button on their phones these days, but nothing beats watching snow pile up on a traditional snow snake, which is why Colorado’s ski resorts keep them around — and film them with 24-hour webcams.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With elements of aesthetic quiet luxury, the brand’s fall and spring collections merge classic appeal with playful variations, completing a wardrobe of essentials and statement pieces.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elon Musk is merging his SpaceX rocket company with his artificial intelligence startup known as xAI in a move meant to push forward the mogul's agenda of building data centers in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The association also has nurse practitioners, who can prescribe medications, and case workers who connect families to other social services.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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But if Amazon is using artificial intelligence to autonomously connect a network of cameras to locate a lost dog, what barriers are in place to prevent them from surveilling humans without their knowledge?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The fireside brunch at the hotel’s Glitretind Restaurant is a must-have meal; wooden trestle tables are heaped with pastries, salads, crepes, cheeses, eggs, and smoked fish (and the requisite carving table), evoking the chalet-chic of Lech, Austria.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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