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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Recent Examples of pools
Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Amid all-white design, there were several pools, hot tubs, a zero-entry wavepool, a therapy bath, a winding fast-current channel, and even a high-speed waterslide or two.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Empty birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Soho House has made headlines of late with some dismayed members claiming the brand is no longer cool, that the pools feel overcrowded, that the fees to belong aren’t worth the entry.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
They were accompanied by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg while walking to one of the parapets ringing the two pools, bearing the names of the victims of the attacks.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The Icon class has made waves in the cruise industry with each existing ship boasting six water slides, seven pools, eight distinct neighborhoods and dozens of places to eat and drink on board.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to an Expedia search, filters include guest rating, brand, hotel class, and accessibility, as well as amenities like pools, spas, and gyms.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
There are also natural swimming holes scattered across the state — short trails that open up into spring-fed pools.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
Empty bird baths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Amid all-white design, there were several pools, hot tubs, a zero-entry wavepool, a therapy bath, a winding fast-current channel, and even a high-speed waterslide or two.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Empty birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days.
—Ryan Brennan
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Soho House has made headlines of late with some dismayed members claiming the brand is no longer cool, that the pools feel overcrowded, that the fees to belong aren’t worth the entry.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
They were accompanied by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg while walking to one of the parapets ringing the two pools, bearing the names of the victims of the attacks.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The Icon class has made waves in the cruise industry with each existing ship boasting six water slides, seven pools, eight distinct neighborhoods and dozens of places to eat and drink on board.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to an Expedia search, filters include guest rating, brand, hotel class, and accessibility, as well as amenities like pools, spas, and gyms.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
There are also natural swimming holes scattered across the state — short trails that open up into spring-fed pools.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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The side table unfolds into six stools for gatherings, then neatly stacks back together into a stylish end piece.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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At home, Jonathan Wright, director of the Indianapolis art museum's park and gardens, stuffs in the plants, stacks the pots, and lets everything grow.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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More specifically — and without spoiling a story that piles the twists as high as the corpses — Pine's an ex-British soldier pulled from his porter duties and recruited to surveil a ruthless arms dealer, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) staying at the hotel.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The result piles more pressure on Starmer, the least popular prime minister since records began, according to some polls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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The piece links physical endurance with cultural identity, considering the show’s broader themes of how sports intersect with race, gender, and history.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The second and third outs were called third strikes, both of them initially balls before All-Star catcher Realmuto challenged through the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), or so called robot umpires, that will be used in the regular season for the first time this year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Liquidity cluster Wells Fargo added that most liquidity already clusters around the market open and close, making the idea of stretching trading hours even further counterproductive.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
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These two effects, together — of galaxies moving with varying speeds through environments of varying densities — make rich galaxy clusters the ideal environments to find galaxies that experience the greatest amounts of stripping from within them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Deb drama is far from over, as the film's director and costar Rebel Wilson heaps new allegations onto the already sizable legal pile.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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