as in puddles
a small often deep body of water
a secluded pool that has long been a locally favored spot for skinny-dipping
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as in staffs
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 supplies
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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as in deposits
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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Recent Examples of pools
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Photos show features a tennis court, a spa with hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, massage suites and a salon.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Zero Drownings Miami-Dade aims to bring in additional schools, pools, lifeguards, trainers, partners and transportation to make swim instruction more accessible.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Some even boast pools, like Riad Les Yeux Bleus or El Fenn.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Because many school districts share insurance coverage through large risk pools, settlements tied to decades-old abuse claims can increase costs for schools across the state, including districts with no abuse claims of their own.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Noun
Many of the Canopy and Miramar suites have private plunge pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
Photos show features a tennis court, a spa with hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, massage suites and a salon.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Zero Drownings Miami-Dade aims to bring in additional schools, pools, lifeguards, trainers, partners and transportation to make swim instruction more accessible.
—Alexandra Phelps
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Some even boast pools, like Riad Les Yeux Bleus or El Fenn.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Many of these pools are within national parks and state forests, so be sure to follow park rules on when to swim and what to keep out of the water to preserve the natural beauty.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Because many school districts share insurance coverage through large risk pools, settlements tied to decades-old abuse claims can increase costs for schools across the state, including districts with no abuse claims of their own.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Out with a sore right hip flexor muscle since Thursday, Buxton ran on the warning track, worked on fielding drills with outfield coach Grady Sizemore and headed to the weight room for more activity with the strength and athletic training staffs.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The Long Range Committee met six times over three months and included 70 residents and 59 teachers and staffs from the district’s feeder patterns.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condominium deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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While small companies going out of business and leaving some customers empty handed can happen, the transactions are typically for much smaller amounts, such as deposits on furniture, according to Rheingold.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
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The three-story house, designed by architect Leigh Snow and built by developer Yousef Audi, stacks 3,573 square feet of living space up a steep incline carved out by a massive concrete retaining wall.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The whole pitch falls flat if WWE just stacks the card with names already over — there's nothing to learn about Oba Femi's audience pull when his Raw run already has the building behind him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Over those 12 slump years, bosses were shrinking their workforces at an average rate of 1% per year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Other regions — including Nashville, Dallas, and Miami — have grown their creative workforces at double-digit rates since 2019.—
Lola W. Brabham,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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More supplies from oil inventories could be released.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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That only looks to be getting worse, with oil prices yet to reach their peak levels and global inventories falling at a record pace, according to a report released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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