pools 1 of 3

plural of pool
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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pools

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of pool
1
2
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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4
as in funds
the total of the bets at stake at one time two coworkers split last week's football pool

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pools

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of pool

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Recent Examples of pools
Noun
There are two pools, one family-friendly, and one for adults only. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The structure’s 27 gleaming marble petals rise in clusters of three to form nine sides, creating a perfectly symmetrical bloom that appears to float above a series of nine reflecting pools. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 In the world of Dune, the suit transforms the sweat into drinking water; but in the Mexican desert, the sweat just pools, sticks to my skin and runs down my arms. — Kyle MacLachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 Some other highlights on the ship include dedicated mojito and champagne bars, multiple pools, and the chance to play Deal or No Deal at sea. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 The Spa With several indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and a serene garden, Rockliffe can easily be described as a spa hotel. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 Vernal pools are seasonal bodies of shallow water that support a variety of invertebrates and unique plant species. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
Noun
  • The drainage system had to empty the pool in less than 24 hours without leaving puddles.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These tiny insects lay their eggs in small puddles of standing water indoors and out.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Both coaching staffs believed their teams were prepared for a four-quarter battle.
    — Abbygail Granados, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Most of the coaches believe too many staffs rely on rankings and offer lists.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Russia extended its own diesel export ban for at least another month, while China suspended fuel exports for October, a move that will further squeeze global energy supplies.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • About 7% of global energy supplies and around 12% to 15% of all global shipping transit the strait.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Gathering relevant data is a vital first step to understanding everything from the value of underground mineral deposits to the money held in pension funds.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Calcium and magnesium ions can also form mineral deposits on the cathode, reducing its performance over time.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Caputo vowed to prevent such pitfalls, with intelligence and financial oversight agencies helping to vet applicants' identities, criminal records and sources of funds.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson and Lago chastised Castro, accusing her of using city funds to help cover personal expenses to attend her ethics hearing.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • However, their critics argue the measure stacks the deck in favor of approval.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With 52 weeks on the calendar, that’s less than 2 weeks between new releases — not accounting for marquee weekends when the industry typically stacks big premieres.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These measures are particularly important especially for Asia’s large outdoor and operational workforces.
    — Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The most urgent demand is coming from industrial sectors facing aging workforces and persistent labor shortages.
    — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Longer-term supply agreements first, then prepayments and strategic inventories, then financing arrangements or direct investments in producers.
    — Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As power demand rose, natural-gas inventories were drawn down.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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