1
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
a large pool of applicants for the summer internship
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to ball
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pool
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Miami Tower’s rooftop pool and Sky Lobby high above central Downtown Miami are popular choices for private events.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Juzel Lloyd, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
Last week, however, staffers found water pooling on top of the floating cover — a potential sign of a leak or damage to the cover.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pool
Noun
Photo : David Marlow A sheltered patio looks out over both the pool and the sea.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Miami Tower’s rooftop pool and Sky Lobby high above central Downtown Miami are popular choices for private events.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Verb
By pooling their strengths, democracies can help address emerging economies’ rising demand for power while enhancing their own energy security and diplomatic independence.
—Juzel Lloyd, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
Last week, however, staffers found water pooling on top of the floating cover — a potential sign of a leak or damage to the cover.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pool
Verb
-
Nick Blake joins a Maryland team with several other freshman additions, including five-star shooting guard Darius Adams and international prospect Guillermo Del Pino.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
-
Founded in 2021 by Zainab Sanusi, Mbaye joined the British brand as co-founder soon after, before moving to New York.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
His Cabinet is also stacked with members who are equally as supportive of the digital market.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
-
Even if Mahnaz tries to fight back legally, the courts are completely stacked against her, leaving no other choice but to break the law herself.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
The crowd piled into the Chateau at 6 p.m., with most expecting just to listen to the album a few days early before its wide release this Friday.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
-
Now, the university’s future ability to enroll international students – which make up about 27% of the student body – will depend on how the case plays out in court, with the litigation adding to the piling docket of legal battles for the administration.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
-
Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
We are connected by the generosity of the FIFA brand and the people working there.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
-
To connect with Chuanrui and learn more about his journey, follow him on LinkedIn.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
This enhanced financial performance, combined with robust sales growth and commitments from institutional investors, has transformed investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
-
Whisk egg and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl until combined; brush top of pastry with egg mixture.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Verb
-
Whenever there appeared to be a lull in Lee’s case and the narrative threatened to shift toward scrutiny of the police for their lack of hard evidence or progress in the case, a new leak would emerge to re-inflame public outcry, conveniently heaping more pressure on the actor to cooperate.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
-
The collapse has heaped pressure on medical facilities in the neighbouring city of Omdurman, across the Nile.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
The coastal rail linking Orange and San Diego counties is expected to resume service next month after crews spent nearly six weeks reinforcing tracks that were subject to landslides and coastal erosion.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
-
At least eight cruise passengers were among those sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from a Florida grower, according to a Friday update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pool. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share