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
Issues have surfaced in Los Angeles, raising additional concerns for metropolitan areas about the resiliency of water distribution infrastructure, hydrant pressure, local fire department resources, unfilled reservoirs and better regional and state coordination.
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Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
His office added that water reservoirs in Southern California are at record levels and that there is no shortage of water in Southern California.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The amount of water in California’s reservoirs varies year to year with rainfall, and right now most of them are at or above the levels that are typical for this time of year.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
The machine will then add a preprogrammed amount of water from the reservoir based on the weight in the pot and provide you with an approximate cooking time, depending on the setting.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alan Salazar, The Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2025
His office added that water reservoirs in Southern California are at record levels and that there is no shortage of water in Southern California.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The amount of water in California’s reservoirs varies year to year with rainfall, and right now most of them are at or above the levels that are typical for this time of year.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
The machine will then add a preprogrammed amount of water from the reservoir based on the weight in the pot and provide you with an approximate cooking time, depending on the setting.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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Taiwan's chip technology supplies are in high demand.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The condition is highly treatable – but not in Gaza, where healthcare institutions and supplies have been decimated by Israel’s yearslong war in the Palestinian enclave.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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The reptile was lying on one of the pool’s chairs inside the Pirate’s Cove subdivision in Key Largo, according to photos and a video released by the sheriff’s office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Chapter 1 Season 2 Loot The loot pool is expanding this season, adding new items from C1S2.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies manage vast inventories of assets, from IT equipment to critical infrastructure.—
Syed Ali,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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That demand, combined with a lack of housing inventory, has kept competition for homes elevated.—
Carrie Shepherd,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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The actor has seemingly taken a page out of Bad Bunny’s book, adding more delicate silk pieces to his repertoire.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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Suarez’s success, however, might hinge on reintroducing a breaking ball as a significant part of his repertoire.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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