as in supplies
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 reservoirs
That matters because snowpack makes up the bulk of the state’s water supply; Colorado is heavily dependent on surface water in rivers and tributaries fed by melting snow in the soaring Rocky Mountains, in addition to backup supplies in reservoirs.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 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
Water policy dominated the Fresno State forum, with candidates proposing new reservoirs, raising the height of dams and increasing recycling to boost Central Valley supply.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Swain predicted some water supply issues later this year because reservoirs won’t be replenished by the snowpack that normally melts gradually and acts as a natural reservoir.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the traditional snowmelt pulse, relied on to fill reservoirs in late spring, weakens.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Funding would also help the water districts repair damage to reservoirs caused by the fire.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Major reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin remain well below average, the agency’s latest data shows, heightening concerns about water availability across the region.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 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
Water policy dominated the Fresno State forum, with candidates proposing new reservoirs, raising the height of dams and increasing recycling to boost Central Valley supply.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Swain predicted some water supply issues later this year because reservoirs won’t be replenished by the snowpack that normally melts gradually and acts as a natural reservoir.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the traditional snowmelt pulse, relied on to fill reservoirs in late spring, weakens.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Funding would also help the water districts repair damage to reservoirs caused by the fire.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Major reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin remain well below average, the agency’s latest data shows, heightening concerns about water availability across the region.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoirs
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More than 200 auction items donated by foundation members, local businesses and artists include antiques, artwork, garden supplies and experiences, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war hasn’t yet taken on the coloration of an economic threat, although that bulks large on the horizon if the disruption of oil supplies created by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz continues or tightens or the Middle East energy infrastructure sustains more damage.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oil stored on tankers will draw down quickly and onshore inventories could fall to multiyear lows as early as August, TD Securities’ McKay said.—
Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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This integration reduces reliance on finite missile inventories.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Villa pools come with children’s toys and toiletries, while cots, bed guards, high chairs, and bottle warmers are available on request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most Southerners have a memory of making these classic cookies that were likely first introduced into our repertoires in the 1950s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Families or groups tend to go out for kebabs, and the standard repertoires available at these restaurants appeal broadly by design.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reservoirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoirs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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