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
The reservoir serves as a key upstream control point in the Colorado River Basin.
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Rj Sangosti, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
But luckily reservoirs are full from prior years, so shortages aren’t expected this summer.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The City of Little Rock's proposal to build a new reservoir on the Alum Fork of the Saline River was denied because the city did not own its water distribution system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Everything from the grass type (drought-tolerant turf requiring less water and chemicals) to the 58-million-gallon rainwater reservoir, eco-friendly golf carts, and waste management systems has been carefully thought out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Rj Sangosti, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
But luckily reservoirs are full from prior years, so shortages aren’t expected this summer.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The City of Little Rock's proposal to build a new reservoir on the Alum Fork of the Saline River was denied because the city did not own its water distribution system.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Everything from the grass type (drought-tolerant turf requiring less water and chemicals) to the 58-million-gallon rainwater reservoir, eco-friendly golf carts, and waste management systems has been carefully thought out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The space boasts a heated pool, spa and pool house, while impressive indoor amenities include a gym, home theater and calming views of the surrounding greenery.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ramirez’s spokesperson said the commissioner’s office is working with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to determine why the county accepted the road into its inventory all those years ago.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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As new Texas restrictions on smokable THC products take effect March 31, some North Texas retailers say the changes could eliminate a large share of their inventory and increase operating costs.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Not only are the double spinner wheels multi-directional, but they’re designed to roll exceptionally quietly, adding another layer of sophistication to your airport repertoire.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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