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 The idea came from observing hydrocarbon reservoirs in northern Italy’s Po Valley over two decades — essentially storage wells where gas coming from external pipelines is pumped and stored in summer to create reserves for Italy in winter. Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 May 2025 The inability to bring either reservoir back online seriously undermined the potential water supply in the area. Mike Baker, New York Times, 3 May 2025 The model comes with seven flossing tips, a one-minute timer with a 30-second pacer to ensure thorough water flossing of all areas and a removable water reservoir with 90+ seconds of flossing time. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025 The Tarrant Regional Water District opened up the Lake Bridgeport reservoir flood gates April 30 in response to heavy rain. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reservoir
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Noun
  • Bird flu has continued to decimate the egg supply, lifting prices, researchers at the University of Tennessee and Mississippi State University found in February.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 May 2025
  • Yell and the regiment were tasked with ensuring that the army's supplies were transported to the new camp, but after Mexican forces fired upon the Arkansans, Yell burned the supplies that had not yet been removed and retreated after the rest of the army to Buena Vista.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Despite being 100 meters from the sea, seawater reaches the beach through underground tunnels, resulting in a natural saltwater pool.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • More than 3,000 Wayfair shoppers have given it a five-star rating, with glowing reviews highlighting numerous uses for it and what can be stored inside, including towels, pool equipment, backyard games, accent pillows, and more.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
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  • Warehouse workers roam the aisles, keeping tabs on the inventory, adding and pulling a menagerie of unusual and valuable bottles.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • Market Watch reported that empty shelves are being seen all over the U.S. because of lack of inventory and parts.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2025
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  • She is widely recognized for incorporating popular music into ballpark repertoire and for choosing songs that relate to each player based on their name, number or even their home state.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
  • As the first round wore on, Jones added punches to his repertoire, fighting well behind the jab and forcing Stephens to the outside.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025

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“Reservoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservoir. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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