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
Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Williamson County Parks and Recreation manages 34 properties that offer a variety of services including tennis courts, soccer fields and pools.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
The downstairs wet facilities included heated benches, a steam room, an ice fountain, hot and cold pools, experiential showers and an ice bucket.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The design includes a beach club with two pools, a swim platform for direct access to the water, and a helipad at the bow.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Swimming demands some decision making with several pools to choose from including both family-friendly and adults-only options.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Swimming demands some decision making with several pools to choose from including both family-friendly and adults-only options.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Williamson County Parks and Recreation manages 34 properties that offer a variety of services including tennis courts, soccer fields and pools.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Williamson County Parks and Recreation manages 34 properties that offer a variety of services including tennis courts, soccer fields and pools.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
The downstairs wet facilities included heated benches, a steam room, an ice fountain, hot and cold pools, experiential showers and an ice bucket.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The design includes a beach club with two pools, a swim platform for direct access to the water, and a helipad at the bow.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Crawley solved the problem using small tungsten or LED spotlights to stand in for small portholes by casting small pools of light for Brody and the camera to cross through, but kept the vast majority of the space in a moody darkness.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Swimming demands some decision making with several pools to choose from including both family-friendly and adults-only options.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Swimming demands some decision making with several pools to choose from including both family-friendly and adults-only options.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The primary suite sprawls over the entire second level and connects to an incredible private terrace overlooking the pool and ocean beyond.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 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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Thankfully, the whimsical grouping of the North Pole pals unites their powers to hopefully make magic happen just in time for Christmas!Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Dad Chris Tyrrell, who co-wrote the charming Christmas tune with his wife and daughter, even joins in for an exclusive mini family performance.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nirvana joins all of the following acts, and so far, each of them has only managed a single 700-week charter on the Billboard 200.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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