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
When energy is needed, the pressurized water flows through a turbine to generate electricity, similar to pumped hydro but utilizing underground reservoirs instead of surface-level infrastructure.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This stone home is located among the rolling knolls of Texas Hill Country in Marble Falls, a picturesque town popular with retirees, situated near a reservoir of the Colorado River.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
The recent boost to reservoir water levels have strengthened the state's ability to handle future dry periods.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In recent years, persistent drought in the West has reduced water levels in the Colorado River, Lake Mead and Lake Powell -- the two largest reservoirs in the country -- to record-low levels.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This stone home is located among the rolling knolls of Texas Hill Country in Marble Falls, a picturesque town popular with retirees, situated near a reservoir of the Colorado River.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
The recent boost to reservoir water levels have strengthened the state's ability to handle future dry periods.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
In recent years, persistent drought in the West has reduced water levels in the Colorado River, Lake Mead and Lake Powell -- the two largest reservoirs in the country -- to record-low levels.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservoir
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More recently, though, in early April, a USDA report said egg supplies are on the rise, which could be a bright point for consumers still dealing with inflation.—
Deanna Marie Lowe,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Bird flu has decimated the egg supply, lifting prices higher.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Because the Attorney General has chosen to proceed in this way, Mr. Mangione’s Due Process rights have already been violated and the manner in which the Government has acted has prejudiced the grand jury pool and has corrupted the grand jury process.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The move is designed to help fuel Dorothy St. Pictures’ ambitions to grow its talent pool in the U.K. and U.S. and expand its development of premium nonfiction series and docs, as well as its narrative film slate, to further genres and platforms.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Used car prices were declining in recent months because dealers were sitting on older inventory, which often gets less desirable over time for the average consumer.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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The excess inventory was ultimately returned and 10 cases of about 40,000 cards ended up sealed in a Mexican factory until they were rescued by card dealer Jim Ragsdale, a vintage football specialist and, according to Cintura, the set’s biggest advocate.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Not every outfit in his extensive repertoire may be a hit with his fans.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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In addition to recipes, Reyes also provides a guide for stocking a Filipino-American pantry—an invaluable resource for any cooks looking to spice up their repertoire.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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