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
Cities and towns started limiting lawn watering, home car washing and other outdoor water use as reservoir levels declined and regional drought protocols intensified.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s possible because the region is drawing heavily from the Colorado’s giant reservoirs, where water levels are dropping.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The technology combines old-school geothermal science with modern oil-drilling and fracking techniques to develop reservoirs and power plants anywhere the customers want—as opposed to traditional geothermal power, dating back over 100 years, which relies on naturally occurring reservoirs.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That’s possible because the region is drawing heavily from the Colorado’s giant reservoirs, where water levels are dropping.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The technology combines old-school geothermal science with modern oil-drilling and fracking techniques to develop reservoirs and power plants anywhere the customers want—as opposed to traditional geothermal power, dating back over 100 years, which relies on naturally occurring reservoirs.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Analysts say the reason global markets were not immediately hit by the full impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern crude supplies is that commercial inventories, government strategic reserves, and tankers already at sea have acted as buffers.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The pool attendant during a recent visit was especially intuitive, offering towels and drinks on cue.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Dotted with palm and mossy cypress trees, the grounds host a 125,000-gallon, grotto-style pool with a slide and waterfalls, along with a basketball court and a dock.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2026
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Commodity analysts and strategists have sounded alarms that European oil shortages could emerge within weeks as inventories deplete as a result of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Radar’s technology provides real-time data on inventory to help retailers and brands maximize sales, provide better customer service, and more effectively replenish, order and allocate merchandise.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Wheeler throws five different pitches in his repertoire during the month of May 2026.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Career Poetry, prose, screenwriting—Karabash’s writing repertoire spans a wide range.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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