1
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
a large pool of applicants for the summer internship
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2
as in supply
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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3
as in deposit
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 to ball
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Recent Examples of pool
Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
And the red isn’t just pooled around her but seeping from her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The property spans 1,000 hectares with heated pools, tennis courts, a world-class spa, and a beach club serving tapas beside the sea from May through September.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The water didn’t pool or get caught in the seams, and the umbrella dried in a few hours.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
And the red isn’t just pooled around her but seeping from her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Verb
The Elgin area also is less expensive than other areas in the Chicago market and has a good talent pool from which to fill their office and industrial jobs, Klein said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The property spans 1,000 hectares with heated pools, tennis courts, a world-class spa, and a beach club serving tapas beside the sea from May through September.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
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The Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Wimbledon Championships' singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, July 13, where she was joined by her husband, Prince William.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Blake’s parents, wife and infant daughter are joining him, while Swanson mentioned his whole family is tagging along.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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New College of Florida, once a progressive institution, underwent substantial changes to its curriculum and staff beginning in 2023 when DeSantis stacked its board with conservative members.—
Katherine Mangan,
ProPublica,
11 July 2025
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They were either obstructed from view inside cardboard boxes or stacked in bags which obscured observation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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This continues to pile up to a point where change becomes impossible.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The reasons for her parole three years before her sentence was fulfilled began to pile up immediately after her incarceration.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The viral dystopic show, which centers around main character Gi-hun has delighted fans since its 2021 premiere, combining classic thriller elements with a deeper exploration of the human capacity for evil and the perils of an unequal society.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The introduction of a brand-new drill turns DeVries from omniscient observer to hands-on choreographer, with a heaping spoon of grace.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Spoon a heaping cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Nolan Arenado has long been linked to the Dodgers in trade rumors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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When the unsaturated fats made up anywhere from 0.25% to 2.56% of daily energy intake, they were linked to a 3% greater risk of ischemic heart disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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