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
Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
While curtailing regulatory mandates on benefits, the next administration may place people with chronic conditions into separate insurance pools, as Vance indicated this fall.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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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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Interiors feature handcrafted decor that merges luxury with rustic charm.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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The annual Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest, which connects early-stage tech businesses with resources and a statewide business network, is accepting entries for its 2025 competition.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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This part connects the rocket’s two stages, enabling it to separate at high altitudes.Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cosgrove joins the leading independent film studio on the heels of several key successes.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Carnahan joins the expanding cast that includes Mireille Enos, Costa Ronin, Sean Kaufman, Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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