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
Mekado Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.
—Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The quarterfinals between the four teams that advance from these pools will take place in Houston.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
After 30 minutes alternating between the hot pools at the Four Seasons jjimjilbang, I was ushered into a semi-public shower room for my treatment.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Esperanza is a private enclave where kids can run free, play among four resort pools, explore private beaches, and get creative at Tortuguitas, the delightful kids club.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The quarterfinals between the four teams that advance from these pools will take place in Houston.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The ships are posh playgrounds designed for couples and multigenerational families, with four pools (one for adults only), activities such as pickleball, 18 restaurants and lounges, and a cushy club for kids ages 6 to 17.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The vast pools of data available today act as fuel for AI models.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Narrating the sequence, the director James Hawes said that there were few locations in the world with pools that sit between two buildings.
—Mekado Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.
—Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The quarterfinals between the four teams that advance from these pools will take place in Houston.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
After 30 minutes alternating between the hot pools at the Four Seasons jjimjilbang, I was ushered into a semi-public shower room for my treatment.
—Anna Haines, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Esperanza is a private enclave where kids can run free, play among four resort pools, explore private beaches, and get creative at Tortuguitas, the delightful kids club.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The quarterfinals between the four teams that advance from these pools will take place in Houston.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The ships are posh playgrounds designed for couples and multigenerational families, with four pools (one for adults only), activities such as pickleball, 18 restaurants and lounges, and a cushy club for kids ages 6 to 17.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
The vast pools of data available today act as fuel for AI models.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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This novel combination merges steel’s tensile strength and concrete’s compressive durability, ensuring the tubes remain airtight under harsh conditions ranging from sub-zero winters to 45 °C (113 °F) summers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2025
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The play merges a myriad of contemporary issues from global politics to banking to trans identity from April 25 to May 17.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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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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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
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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As for Minnesota, Mason joins a backfield led by veteran Aaron Jones.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The new Florida restaurant joins two locations in Utah.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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