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
Additionally, the building will implement rainwater collection and reuse via an on-site reservoir.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
But water levels in the state’s major reservoirs stand at 112% of the historical average, and statewide precipitation is about average for this time of year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
By its own account, the Army Corps Kansas City District employs some 1,000 civil servants who manage 500 miles of the Missouri River, 18 dams and reservoirs, two hydropower plants and issue thousands of regulatory permits a year across several states.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
But after this explosive beginning, the surrounding gas reservoir is depleted or blown away by radiation and winds, cutting off the fuel supply.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
But water levels in the state’s major reservoirs stand at 112% of the historical average, and statewide precipitation is about average for this time of year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
By its own account, the Army Corps Kansas City District employs some 1,000 civil servants who manage 500 miles of the Missouri River, 18 dams and reservoirs, two hydropower plants and issue thousands of regulatory permits a year across several states.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
But after this explosive beginning, the surrounding gas reservoir is depleted or blown away by radiation and winds, cutting off the fuel supply.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
Noun
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British naval blockades cut off supplies of saltpeter from traditional sources in India and South America.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Demand is outstripping supply in areas like machine learning and robotics.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Guests can unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments, including body scrubs, massages and facials, while enjoying the serene atmosphere by the outdoor pool or on the beach.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The pool quickly became a family affair and a huge part of Haggerty’s childhood.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Despite growing inventory and widespread price reductions, home prices are still rising in most of the country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a historic milestone, months before the 2025 tournament was set to begin, Disney and ESPN announced the complete sellout of advertising inventory for the 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The result is a celebration of Zimmer’s award-winning repertoire in a hybrid doc-concert film, which Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Paul Dugdale directs with Bruckheimer serving as one of the exec producers.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then, expand your repertoire and hit the road with the Ceramide Ato Travel Kit, which features a mini version of the cream plus a travel-size Ceramide Ato 6.0 Top to Toe Wash, and Ceramide Ato Lotion.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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