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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as in stacks
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Recent Examples of pools
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Opt for one of 10 private suites with plunge pools and personal chefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The resort’s expansive amenities include the signature Away Spa, multiple pools, and direct access to pristine beachfront.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can choose from accommodations with private balconies, swim-up access, or their very own plunge pools.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have the smallest pools at $5,146,200.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The resort’s expansive amenities include the signature Away Spa, multiple pools, and direct access to pristine beachfront.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can choose from accommodations with private balconies, swim-up access, or their very own plunge pools.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Opt for one of 10 private suites with plunge pools and personal chefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have the smallest pools at $5,146,200.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Opt for one of 10 private suites with plunge pools and personal chefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The resort’s expansive amenities include the signature Away Spa, multiple pools, and direct access to pristine beachfront.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can choose from accommodations with private balconies, swim-up access, or their very own plunge pools.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have the smallest pools at $5,146,200.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The resort’s expansive amenities include the signature Away Spa, multiple pools, and direct access to pristine beachfront.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Guests can choose from accommodations with private balconies, swim-up access, or their very own plunge pools.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Opt for one of 10 private suites with plunge pools and personal chefs.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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On Washington Week With The Atlantic, George Packer joins Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss his recent reporting on the Democratic Party’s illusions and the future of American politics.The Editors, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Nathalie Chavez, right, joins a line of volunteers filling water vials, some of the nearly quarter of a million needed for flowers at Rosemont Pavilion, where employees and volunteers at Artistic Entertainment Services get floats ready for the Rose Parade.Brian van der Brug, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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